The human hand is a complex structure that performs various functions for activities of daily
living and occupations. This paper presents a literature review on the methodologies used to …

Biomechanical models of the musculoskeletal system are frequently used to study
neuromuscular control and simulate surgical procedures. To be broadly applicable, a model …

The rapid introduction of sophisticated computers, services, telecommunications systems,
and manufacturing systems has caused a major shift in the way people use and work with …

This paper presents the results of a descriptive survey on human grasps. Sixty-four videos
were selected to represent tasks performed in the main areas of activities of daily living …

Previous research and recent smartphone development presented a wide range of input
controls beyond the touchscreen. Fingerprint scanners, silent switches, and Back-of-Device …

Purpose: The aim of this study was to estimate muscle and joint forces during a power grip
task. Considering the actual lack of quantification of such internal variables, this information …

Introduction Measuring finger forces during activities of daily living and how these forces
change for individuals with pathologies such as arthritis is valuable to our understanding of …

The ideal diameter for a tool handle for males and females has been determined using an
existing biomechanical model of the hand validated in previous works. The model estimates …

Since musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremities are believed to be associated with
repetitive excessive muscle force production in the hands, understanding the time …

While no consensus allows explaining how and when human-like traits arose in fossil
hominin hands, the recent discoveries of the Lomekwian stone tools (3.3 Ma) support the …