Strand-based musculotendon simulation of the hand

This dissertation develops a framework for modelling biomechanical systems, with special focus on the muscles, tendons, and bones of the human hand. Two complementary approaches for understanding the functions of the hand are developed: the strand simulator for computer modelling, and an imaging ap...

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Main Author: Sueda, Shinjiro
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2010
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/30506