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We have developed a model of the upper extremity that
includes 15 degrees of freedom representing the shoulder, elbow,
forearm, wrist, thumb, and index finger, and 50 muscle compartments
crossing these joints. The kinematics of each joint and the force-generating
parameters for each muscle were derived from experimental data.
The model estimates the muscle–tendon lengths and moment arms
for each of the muscles over a wide range of postures. Given a pattern
of muscle activations, the model also estimates muscle forces and
joint moments. The moment arms and maximum moment generating capacity
of each muscle group (e.g., elbow flexors) were compared to experimental
data to assess the accuracy of the model. These comparisons showed
that moment arms and joint moments estimated using the model captured
important features of upper extremity geometry and mechanics. The
model also revealed coupling between joints, such as increased passive
finger flexion moment with wrist extension. This model is available
for download. |
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The
upper extremity model is shown in (A) a lateral view, (B) an anterior
view, (C) a posteriolateral view, and (D) an anteriomedial view,
demonstrating the degrees of freedom, muscle paths, and selected
wrapping surfaces of the model (blue ellipses). |
Holzbaur, Murray, and Delp. "A Model of
the Upper Extremity for Simulating Musculoskeletal Surgery and Analyzing
Neuromuscular Control." Annals of Biomedical Engineering,
2005. (Download PDF)
Murray, Buchanan, and Delp. "Scaling
of peak moment arms of elbow muscles with dimensions of the upper extremity."
Journal of Biomechanics, 2002. (Download
PDF)
Murray, Buchanan, Delp. "The
isometric functional capacity of elbow muscles." Journal of Biomechanics,
2000. (Download PDF)
Gonzalez, Buchanan, and Delp. "How
muscle architecture and moment arms affect wrist flexion-extension moments."
Journal of Biomechanics, 1997. (Download
PDF)
Delp, Grierson, and Buchanan. "Maximum
Isometric moments generated by the wrist muscles in flexion-extension
and radial-ulnar deviation." Journal of Biomechanics, 1996.
(Download PDF)
Murray, Delp, and Buchanan.
"Variation of muscle moment arms with elbow and forearm position."
Journal of Biomechanics, 1995. (Download
PDF) |