Force Transmission between Synergistic Skeletal Muscles through Connective Tissue Linkages
Joint Authors
Sandercock, Thomas G.
Maas, Huub
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-03-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The classic view of skeletal muscle is that force is generated within its muscle fibers and then directly transmitted in-series, usually via tendon, onto the skeleton.
In contrast, recent results suggest that muscles are mechanically connected to surrounding structures and cannot be considered as independent actuators.
This article will review experiments on mechanical interactions between muscles mediated by such epimuscular myofascial force transmission in physiological and pathological muscle conditions.
In a reduced preparation, involving supraphysiological muscle conditions, it is shown that connective tissues surrounding muscles are capable of transmitting substantial force.
In more physiologically relevant conditions of intact muscles, however, it appears that the role of this myofascial pathway is small.
In addition, it is hypothesized that connective tissues can serve as a safety net for traumatic events in muscle or tendon.
Future studies are needed to investigate the importance of intermuscular force transmission during movement in health and disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Maas, Huub& Sandercock, Thomas G.. 2010. Force Transmission between Synergistic Skeletal Muscles through Connective Tissue Linkages. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-989010
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Maas, Huub& Sandercock, Thomas G.. Force Transmission between Synergistic Skeletal Muscles through Connective Tissue Linkages. BioMed Research International No. 2010 (Dec. 2010), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-989010
American Medical Association (AMA)
Maas, Huub& Sandercock, Thomas G.. Force Transmission between Synergistic Skeletal Muscles through Connective Tissue Linkages. BioMed Research International. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-989010
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-989010