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Individual muscle force estimations using a non-linear optimal design. 1987

W Herzog

Faculty of Physical Education, University of Calgary, Alta., Canada.

In order to estimate individual muscle forces during human movement a mathematically underdetermined system, representing the human musculoskeletal system, was solved using a non-linear optimization algorithm. The load sharing between muscles was made to depend upon the instantaneous contractile conditions of the muscles, a feature not incorporated in comparable non-linear optimal designs reported in the literature. The optimization algorithm was formulated as a convex system which guarantees a unique solution at the global minimum. The strengths and weaknesses of the present optimization algorithm were evaluated and compared to the classical algorithm reported by Crowninshield and Brand (J. Biomech., 14 (1981) 793-801).

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007596	Joints	Also known as articulations, these are points of connection between the ends of certain separate bones, or where the borders of other bones are juxtaposed.	Joint
D008954	Models, Biological	Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of biological processes or diseases. For disease models in living animals, DISEASE MODELS, ANIMAL is available. Biological models include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment.	Biological Model,Biological Models,Model, Biological,Models, Biologic,Biologic Model,Biologic Models,Model, Biologic
D009068	Movement	The act, process, or result of passing from one place or position to another. It differs from LOCOMOTION in that locomotion is restricted to the passing of the whole body from one place to another, while movement encompasses both locomotion but also a change of the position of the whole body or any of its parts. Movement may be used with reference to humans, vertebrate and invertebrate animals, and microorganisms. Differentiate also from MOTOR ACTIVITY, movement associated with behavior.	Movements
D009119	Muscle Contraction	A process leading to shortening and/or development of tension in muscle tissue. Muscle contraction occurs by a sliding filament mechanism whereby actin filaments slide inward among the myosin filaments.	Inotropism,Muscular Contraction,Contraction, Muscle,Contraction, Muscular,Contractions, Muscle,Contractions, Muscular,Inotropisms,Muscle Contractions,Muscular Contractions
D009132	Muscles	Contractile tissue that produces movement in animals.	Muscle Tissue,Muscle,Muscle Tissues,Tissue, Muscle,Tissues, Muscle
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man

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