Modern three-dimensional digital methods for studying locomotor biomechanics in tetrapods
Here, we review the modern interface of three-dimensional (3D) empirical (eg motion
capture) and theoretical (eg modelling and simulation) approaches to the study of terrestrial …
capture) and theoretical (eg modelling and simulation) approaches to the study of terrestrial …
Perturbing the muscle work loop paradigm to unravel the neuromechanics of unsteady locomotion
Muscle function during movement is more than a simple, linear transformation of neural
activity into force. The classic work loop technique has pioneered our understanding of …
activity into force. The classic work loop technique has pioneered our understanding of …
What good is a measure of muscle length? The how and why of direct measurements of skeletal muscle motion
Over the past 50 years our understanding of the central role that muscle motion has in
powering movement has accelerated significantly. Fundamental to this progress has been …
powering movement has accelerated significantly. Fundamental to this progress has been …
Spring and latch dynamics can act as control pathways in ultrafast systems
Ultrafast movements propelled by springs and released by latches are thought limited to
energetic adjustments prior to movement, and seemingly cannot adjust once movement …
energetic adjustments prior to movement, and seemingly cannot adjust once movement …
Tuned muscle and spring properties increase elastic energy storage
Elastic recoil drives some of the fastest and most powerful biological movements. For
effective use of elastic recoil, the tuning of muscle and spring force capacity is essential …
effective use of elastic recoil, the tuning of muscle and spring force capacity is essential …
The influence of Achilles tendon mechanical behaviour on “apparent” efficiency during running at different speeds
A Monte, C Maganaris, V Baltzopoulos… - European Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Purpose We investigated the role of elastic strain energy on the “apparent” efficiency of
locomotion (AE), a parameter that is known to increase as a function of running speed (up to …
locomotion (AE), a parameter that is known to increase as a function of running speed (up to …
Effect of muscle stimulation intensity on the heterogeneous function of regions within an architecturally complex muscle
Skeletal muscle has fiber architectures ranging from simple to complex, alongside variations
in fiber-type and neuro-anatomical compartmentalization. However, the functional …
in fiber-type and neuro-anatomical compartmentalization. However, the functional …
[HTML][HTML] Muscle-tendon unit design and tuning for power enhancement, power attenuation, and reduction of metabolic cost
The contractile elements in skeletal muscle fibers operate in series with elastic elements,
tendons and potentially aponeuroses, in muscle–tendon units (MTUs). Elastic strain energy …
tendons and potentially aponeuroses, in muscle–tendon units (MTUs). Elastic strain energy …
[HTML][HTML] The non-intuitive, in-vivo behavior of aponeuroses in a unipennate muscle
Experimental observations and theoretical models suggest that the loading of muscular
aponeuroses is complex, causing strain patterns that are not reconcilable with the frequently …
aponeuroses is complex, causing strain patterns that are not reconcilable with the frequently …
Tendon length estimates are influenced by tracking location
Purpose Measurement of medial gastrocnemius (MG) tendon length using ultrasonography
(US) requires the muscle–tendon junction (MTJ) to be located. Previously, the MG MTJ has …
(US) requires the muscle–tendon junction (MTJ) to be located. Previously, the MG MTJ has …