A Biomechanical Simulation of the Effect of the Extrinsic Flexor Muscles on Finger Joint Flexion

Abstract

The mechanisms responsible for producing flexion of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints of the fingers remain a matter of debate. Especially, the role of the extrinsic finger flexor muscles has been questioned. Using computer simulation techniques, we sought to determine if it is possible for the extrinsic flexor muscles to produce rotation at all three finger joints and to initiate rotation at all MCP joint.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 25, 2001
Accession Number
ADA410208

Entities

People

  • Derek G. Kamper
  • W. Z. Rymer

Organizations

  • Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Actuators
  • Angular Acceleration
  • Coefficients
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Experimental Data
  • Hand Bones
  • Inclusions
  • Joints (Anatomy)
  • Military Research
  • Psychomotor Performance
  • Regression Analysis
  • Rotation
  • Simulations
  • Stiffness
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design