Title :
Energy profile analysis in evaluating synergistic muscle relationships using a dynamic model
Author :
Von Konsky, Brian R.
Author_Institution :
Edith Cowan Univ., Joondalup, WA, Australia
Abstract :
A graphical method for analyzing synergistic relationships and the relative effectiveness of related muscles is presented. The method is based on analyzing the mechanical energy of the musculoskeletal system using a computer-based model of muscle and limb dynamics. The application of the technique to an analysis of the antagonist relationship between the forearm flexors and extensor groups is presented, in addition to an evaluation of the relative effectiveness of biceps brachii, brachialis, and pronator teres in producing flexion of the forearm at the elbow. It is indicated that the method will enhance educational tools currently used to train health care professionals studying functional anatomy
Keywords :
biomechanics; digital simulation; graphs; muscle; physiological models; antagonist relationship; biceps brachii; brachialis; dynamic model; educational tools enhancement; elbow; energy profile analysis; extensor groups; forearm flexion; forearm flexors; functional anatomy; graphical method; health care professionals training; musculoskeletal system mechanical energy; pronator teres; related muscles relative effectiveness; synergistic muscle relationships evaluation; Actuators; Anatomy; Animation; Application software; Elbow; Gravity; Kinetic energy; Muscles; Musculoskeletal system; Potential energy;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1995., IEEE 17th Annual Conference
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2475-7
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1995.579665
