Multiple Muscle Systems: Biomechanics and Movement Organization

Front Matter....Pages i-xx
Modeling Muscle Mechanics (and Energetics)....Pages 1-23
The Charge-Transfer Model of Myofilamentary Interaction: Prediction of Force Enhancement and Related Myodynamic Phenomena....Pages 24-45
Modeling of Lengthening Muscle: The Role of Inter-Sarcomere Dynamics....Pages 46-56
Architecture and Elastic Properties of the Series Elastic Element of Muscle-Tendon Complex....Pages 57-68
Hill-Based Muscle Models: A Systems Engineering Perspective....Pages 69-93
Input Identification Depends on Model Complexity....Pages 94-100
Actuator Properties and Movement Control: Biological and Technological Models....Pages 101-120
Modeling Musculoskeletal Movement Systems: Joint and Body Segmental Dynamics, Musculoskeletal Actuation, and Neuromuscular Control....Pages 121-148
Mechanical Impedance of Single- and Multi-Articular Systems....Pages 149-164
Linking Musculoskeletal Mechanics to Sensorimotor Neurophysiology....Pages 165-181
Principles Underlying Movement Organization: Upper Limb....Pages 182-194
The Origin of Electromyograms — Explanations Based on the Equilibrium Point Hypothesis....Pages 195-213
Nonlinear Damping of Limb Motion....Pages 214-235
Principles Underlying Single-Joint Movement Strategies....Pages 236-250
Organizing Principles Underlying Motor Skill Acquisition....Pages 251-267
Direction-Dependent Strategy for Control of Multi-Joint Arm Movements....Pages 268-281
The Organization of Human Arm Trajectory Control....Pages 282-301
The Activation of Mono- and Bi-Articular Muscles in Multi-Joint Movements....Pages 302-311
Optimized Strategies for Scaling Goal-Directed Dynamic Limb Movements....Pages 312-334
Self-Organizing Neural Mechanisms Possibly Responsible for Muscle Coordination....Pages 335-342
External Control of Limb Movements Involving Environmental Interactions....Pages 343-359
Model-Based, Multi-Muscle EMG Control of Upper-Extremity Prostheses....Pages 360-376
Role of Muscle in Postural Tasks: Spinal Loading and Postural Stability....Pages 377-395
Use of Musculoskeletal Models in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain....Pages 396-409
Musculoskeletal Function of the Spine....Pages 410-437
Postural Biomechanical Stability and Gross Muscular Architecture in the Spine....Pages 438-450
Modeling of Muscle Action and Stability of the Human Spine....Pages 451-460
Neck Muscle Activity and 3-D Head Kinematics During Quasi-Static and Dynamic Tracking Movements....Pages 461-480
Muscle Activation Patterns Coordinating Postural Stability from Head to Foot....Pages 481-497
Segmental Movement as a Perturbation to Balance? Facts and Concepts....Pages 498-506
Simulation Experiments can Shed Light on the Functional Aspects of Postural Adjustments Related to Voluntary Movements....Pages 507-517
Simulation Studies of Musculo-Skeletal Dynamics in Cycling and Sitting on a Chair....Pages 518-533
Control of Balance of Upper Body During Gait....Pages 534-541
Individual Strategies of Muscle Recruitment in Complex Natural Movements....Pages 542-549
Overview: Influence of Muscle on Cyclic and Propulsive Movements Involving the Lower Limb....Pages 550-567
The Architecture of Leg Muscles....Pages 568-577
Spring-Like Properties of Muscles and Reflexes in Running....Pages 578-590
Effects of Muscle Elasticity in Walking and Running....Pages 591-607
Muscular Coordination in Sporting Skills....Pages 608-620
Analysis of Muscular Work in Multisegmental Movements: Application to Cycling....Pages 621-638
The Unique Action of Bi-Articular Muscles in Leg Extensions....Pages 639-652
An Analytical Framework for Quantifying Muscular Action During Human Movement....Pages 653-662
Performing Whole-Body Simulations of Gait with 3-D, Dynamic Musculoskeletal Models....Pages 663-679
Adaptability of Motor Patterns in Pathological Gait....Pages 680-693
Whole Body Movement: Coordination of Arms and Legs in Walking and Running....Pages 694-705
Brain Plans and Servo Loops in Determining Corrective Movements....Pages 706-716
Back Matter....Pages 775-801