Neuromuscular systems

Murray-Smith, D.J. (2006) Neuromuscular systems. In: Akay, M. (ed.) Wiley Encyclopedia of Biomedical Engineering. Wiley: Hoboken, NJ. ISBN 9780471249672

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Abstract

This article provides a review of neuromuscular systems, putting particular emphasis on ways in which control theory has provided a useful framework within which these systems can be investigated both in qualitative and quantitative terms. Elements of the neuromuscular system are described in general terms and an account is provided of the organisation of the system in terms of the stretch reflex and neuromuscular control. System identification methods which allow experimentally-based models to be developed are described in the context of neuromuscular system applications. There are also sections on rehabilitation methods and prosthetics and on biomimetics. References are provided to 51 papers and reports on this topic.

Item Type:Book Sections (Encyclopaedia entry)
Keywords:Neuromuscular system, control, system identification, mathematical modelling, rehabilitation engineering, prosthetics, biomimetics
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Murray-Smith, Professor David
Authors: Murray-Smith, D.J.
Subjects:Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Computer software
Q Science > QP Physiology
R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering
Publisher:Wiley
ISBN:9780471249672

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