Mathematical models and computer simulations have the great potential to substantially
increase our understanding of the biophysical behavior of the neuromuscular system. This …

The mathematical muscle models should include several aspects of muscle structure and
physiology. First, muscle force is the sum of forces of multiple motor units (MUs), which have …

Key points Despite the non‐linear property of individual motor neurons, the pool of motor
neurons linearizes the relation between their common synaptic input and the neural drive to …

Several models have been employed to study human postural control during upright quiet
stance. Most have adopted an inverted pendulum approximation to the standing human and …

Oscillations in the beta and gamma bands (13–30 Hz; 35–70 Hz) have often been observed
in motor cortical outputs that reach the spinal cord, acting on motoneurons and interneurons …

Gestural communication is ubiquitous throughout the animal kingdom, occurring in species
that range from humans to arthropods. Individuals produce gestural signals when their …

This study focuses on neuromuscular mechanisms behind ankle torque and EMG variability
during a maintained isometric plantar flexion contraction. Experimentally obtained torque …

A number of H-reflex studies used a moderate steady voluntary contraction in an attempt to
keep the motoneuron pool excitability relatively constant. However, it is not clear whether the …

Advances in the study of human spinal cord neurophysiology have been strongly based on
the analysis of the electrical activity of muscles (electromyogram-EMG). The EMG measured …

The central nervous system employs distinct motor control strategies depending on task
demands. Accordingly, the activity of alpha-motoneuron (MN) pools innervating skeletal …