Abstract: Precise sustained force control of the fingers is important for achieving flexible hand movements. However, how neuromuscular compartments within a forearm multi-tendon muscle cooperate to ...

Homer’s epic *Iliad* features golden maidservants crafted by Hephaestus, the blacksmith god. These human-like maidens would ...

Abstract: A five-fingered underactuated prosthetic hand controlled by surface EMG (electromyographic) signals is presented in this paper. The prosthetic hand is designed with simplicity, lightweight ...

Myotomes are groups of muscles that get signals from a single spinal nerve root. Myotome testing helps find weak muscles and can show which spinal nerve is hurt. Identifying the affected nerve root ...

There are 24 muscles in the upper and lower arm, each controlling specific movements like bending and straightening. Arm muscles can be affected by injuries or disorders, which can lead to weakness ...

为解决肌萎缩侧索硬化症(ALS)中骨骼肌收缩功能障碍问题，研究人员开展ATP对FUS-转基因ALS模型小鼠骨骼肌收缩影响的研究。结果表明，ATP不提升FUS小鼠膈肌、m. extensor digitorum longus和比目鱼肌收缩幅度，野生型则显著增强；应用P2受体拮抗剂苏拉明无变化，揭示ALS ...

The extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL) is a muscle in your forearm that works in conjunction with the other muscles and tendons in your arm to help move your wrist and hand. It is in the same ...

Recently, the use of 18 F-FDG PET has progressed rapidly as a standard diagnostic imaging tool in many types of cancer. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the patterns and prevalence of muscle ...

Introduction: Foot and ankle pain is a common problem in rheumatic patients. One often underrecognized cause of this complaint is Gruberi (or subtalar) bursitis. The Gruberi bursa is a structure that ...

Task-specific focal dystonia (TSFD), characterized by the loss of fine motor control and coordination, affects drummers’ lower-limb movements. This study explores lower-limb dystonia’s impact on ...