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A muscle model based on the sliding filament concept is put forward. The model is simplified in such a way that it may easily be simulated on a computer (analog or digital). The model shows quite a few muscle properties rather well e.g. Hill's relation, quick-stretch and quick-release series elasticity and some dynamic transfer properties. It is found that, using an antagonistic muscle model pair and an appropriate load, realistic arm movements can be simulated.
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Dijkstra, S., Denier van der Gon, J.J., Blangé, T. et al. A simplified sliding-filament muscle model for simulation purposes. Kybernetik 12, 94–101 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00272465
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