Human Muscle Mechanics and the Distribution-Moment Model

本提案的目标是开发一个改进的数学模型，将机械输出参数（如力和速度）与人体骨骼肌的电激活联系起来。激活可能是电刺激的频率，也可能是肌电图。该模型将是对广泛使用但过于简化的Hill模型的重大改进。这项工作虽然没有在肌肉生理学上开辟新天地，但有望为改进系统的分析设计提供重要的新帮助，用于诊断肌肉异常和通过电刺激恢复肌肉功能。

The goal of this proposal is to develop an improved mathematical model that relates mechanical output parameters (such as force and velocity) to electrical activation of the human skeletal muscle. The activation may be either in terms of the frequency of electrical stimulation or EMG. The model is to be a significant improvement over the widely used but oversimplified Hill model. The proposed work, while not breaking new ground in muscle physiology, is expected to provide a significant new aid in the analytical design of improved systems for diagnosing muscle abnormalities and for restoring muscle function through electrical stimulation.