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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, 1995., Proceedings of the 1995 IEEE 21st Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Bar Harbor, ME
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2692-X
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.1995.513722
