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A dynamic model for finger interphalangeal coordination.

H J Buchner·M J Hines·H Hemami
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In this paper a dynamic model to investigate interphalangeal coordination in the human finger is proposed. Suitable models which describe the relationship between the tendon displacement and the joint angles have been chosen and incorporated into the skeletal dynamic model. A kinematic and kinetic model for interphalangeal coordination is suggested. Digital computer simulations are carried out to study interphalangeal (IP) flexion. Moreover, the effect of two different optimization methods is contrasted. The two optimization algorithms are employed to obtain a set of feasible values for the forces in the tendons or muscles of the finger.

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Biomechanical PhenomenaComputer SimulationFinger JointHumansLigaments, ArticularMathematical ComputingMotor SkillsMusclesTendonsJournal ArticleResearch Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

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H J Buchner, M J Hines, H Hemami. 1988. A dynamic model for finger interphalangeal coordination.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0021-9290(88)90238-2

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