Muscle fatigue is an exercise-induced reduction in maximal voluntary muscle force. It may
arise not only because of peripheral changes at the level of the muscle, but also because …

The unique musculoskeletal structure of the human hand brings in wider dexterous
capabilities to grasp and manipulate a repertoire of objects than the non-human primates. It …

Biomechanical models of the musculoskeletal system are frequently used to study
neuromuscular control and simulate surgical procedures. To be broadly applicable, a model …

Systematic tool production and use is one of humanity's defining characteristics, possibly
originating as early as> 3 million years ago. 1–3 Although heightened manual dexterity is …

We have built an anatomically correct testbed (ACT) hand with the purpose of understanding
the intrinsic biomechanical and control features in human hands that are critical for …

A biomechanical model of the thumb can help researchers and clinicians understand the
clinical problem of how anatomical variability contributes to the variability of outcomes of …

The carpometacarpal (CMC) of the thumb is a saddle joint that permits a wide range of
motion and is largely responsible for the characteristic dexterity of human prehension. This …

Human grasps, especially whole-hand grasps, are difficult to animate because of the high
number of degrees of freedom of the hand and the need for the hand to conform naturally to …

Human radial digits have derived features compared with apes, with long robust thumbs,
relatively larger joint surfaces, and hypertrophic thenar muscles. Here we test the hypothesis …

The activity of 17 hand muscles was monitored by electromyography (EMG) in three subjects
during hard hammer percussion manufacture of Oldowan tools. Two of the subjects were …