Abstract
An analytical model for the determination of muscle forces under isometric loading conditions has been developed. The muscle length-tension as a function of the muscle architecture was developed and included in the model. The upper bound for each of the muscle forces was calculated from the muscle stress, physiological cross-sectional area, normalized muscle force (both active and passive), and the muscle activation level. The muscle force distribution under a given loading condition was achieved by minimizing the activation level of the muscles. Applications of the model for the analyses of muscle force involving multiple joints or a single joint with multiple degrees of freedom were also discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1033 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Journal | Journal of Biomechanics |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1989 |
Event | Abstracts of the XII Congress, International Society of Biomechanics - Los Angeles, CA, USA Duration: Jun 26 1989 → Jun 30 1989 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biophysics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Rehabilitation