DocumentCode
2314573
Title
Modeling of the Pacinian corpuscle feedback loop and it´s influence on postural stability
Author
Surve, Swatee N. ; Wu, Ge ; Gardner, John
Author_Institution
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA, USA
fYear
1995
fDate
22-23 May 1995
Firstpage
33
Lastpage
35
Abstract
A mathematical model of the Pacinian corpuscles, a type of cutaneous mechanoreceptors that detect shear force was developed. The model results were compared to experimental data to determine if the model could accurately describe the contribution of these receptors to balance control
Keywords
biocontrol; biomechanics; feedback; mechanical stability; mechanoception; physiological models; skin; Pacinian corpuscle feedback loop modeling; balance control; cutaneous mechanoreceptors; experimental data; postural stability; shear force detection; Acceleration; Biological system modeling; Equations; Feedback loop; Foot; Joints; Neurofeedback; Skin; Stability; Torque;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Bioengineering Conference, 1995., Proceedings of the 1995 IEEE 21st Annual Northeast
Conference_Location
Bar Harbor, ME
Print_ISBN
0-7803-2692-X
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/NEBC.1995.513722
Filename
513722
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