The effect of tendon viscoelastic stiffness on the dynamic performance of isometric muscle.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
The effect of tendons viscoelastic stiffness on the dynamic response of the cat's tibialis anterior muscle under isometric conditions was determined. It was shown that the dynamic response model of the muscle derived under sinusoidal contraction-relaxation in the range of 20-80% of its maximal isometric tension was not statistically different before and after the disection of the whole distal tendon. It was suggested that under isometric conditions in the force range of 20-80% of the maximal, the tendon acts as a very stiff force transmission linkage without significantly modifying the muscle's performance.
Medical subject headings
- Isometric Contraction
- Tendons