Skeletal muscles are length-and velocity-sensitive force producers, constructed of a vast
array of sarcomeres. Muscles come in a variety of sizes and shapes to accomplish a wide …

The following papers by Richard Lieber (Skeletal Muscle as an Actuator), Thomas Roberts
(Elastic Mechanisms and Muscle Function), Silvia Blemker (Skeletal Muscle has a Mind of its …

Muscle-driven simulations of human and animal motion are widely used to complement
physical experiments for studying movement dynamics. Musculotendon models are an …

The intersection of paleontology and biomechanics can be reciprocally illuminating, helping
to improve paleobiological knowledge of extinct species and furthering our understanding of …

Mice are one of the most commonly used laboratory animals, with an extensive array of
disease models in existence, including for many neuromuscular diseases. The hindlimb is of …

Background Quantifying passive stretching responses of individual muscles helps the
diagnosis of muscle disorders and aids the evaluation of surgical/rehabilitation treatments …

Hill-type models are ubiquitous in the field of biomechanics, providing estimates of a
muscle's force as a function of its activation state and its assumed force–length and force …

The mechanical functions of muscles involve the generation of force and the actuation of
movement by shortening or lengthening under load. These functions are influenced, in part …

The region over which skeletal muscles operate on their force–length (F–L) relationship is
fundamental to the mechanics, control and economy of movement. Yet surprisingly little …

Passive mechanical properties of whole skeletal muscle are not as well understood as
active mechanical properties. Both the structural basis for passive mechanical properties …