Finite Element Modeling of Intermuscular Interactions and Myofascial Force Transmission

Abstract

A finite element muscle model to study the principles of intermuscular myofascial force transmission is developed. The results obtained explain force differences at the distal and proximal tendons of muscles that have mechanical interaction. This is in agreement with experimental findings in other recent studies, The strain distributions found along the fiber direction indicate intermuscular myofascial force transmission. A consequence is that active force generated within one muscle may be exerted at the tendon of another muscle.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 25, 2001
Accession Number
ADA409568

Entities

People

  • Bart F. Koopman
  • Can A. Yucesoy
  • Henk J. Grootenboer
  • Peter A. Huijing

Organizations

  • University of Twente

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  • Biomedical

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  • Biomedical Engineering
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  • Connective Tissue
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Engineering
  • Experimental Data
  • Geometry
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Muscle Fibers
  • Muscles
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  • Tissues

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