Skeletal muscles are length-and velocity-sensitive force producers, constructed of a vast
array of sarcomeres. Muscles come in a variety of sizes and shapes to accomplish a wide …

Muscle contraction is the primary source of all animal movement. I show that the maximum
mechanical output of such contractions is determined by a characteristic dimensionless …

During muscle contractions, the muscle fascicles may shorten at a rate different from the
muscle-tendon unit, and the ratio of these velocities is its gearing. Appropriate gearing …

Animal muscles generate forces and induce movements at desirable rates. These roles are
interactive and must be considered together. Performance of the organism and survival of …

Formation of oriented myofibrils is a key event in musculoskeletal development. However,
the mechanisms that drive myocyte orientation and fusion to control muscle directionality in …

Skeletal muscles share many common, highly conserved features of organization at the
molecular and myofilament levels, giving skeletal muscle fibers generally similar and …

The performance of skeletal muscles in vivo is determined by the feedback received when
the muscle interacts with the external environment via various morphological structures. This …

Richly illustrated and presented in clear, concise language, Biomechanics of Skeletal
Muscles is an essential resource for those seeking advanced knowledge of muscle …

The force generated by skeletal muscle varies with sarcomere length and velocity. An
understanding of the sarcomere length changes that occur during movement provides …

Interest in emulating the properties of biological muscles that allow for fast adaptability and
control in unstructured environments has motivated researchers to develop new soft …