The non-linear response of a muscle in transverse compression: Assessment of geometry influence using a finite element model
Journal article, 2012

Most recent finite element models that represent muscles are generic or subject-specific models that use complex, constitutive laws. Identification of the parameters of such complex, constitutive laws could be an important limit for subject-specific approaches. The aim of this study was to assess the possibility of modelling muscle behaviour in compression with a parametric model and a simple, constitutive law. A quasi-static compression test was performed on the muscles of dogs. A parametric finite element model was designed using a linear, elastic, constitutive law. A multi-variate analysis was performed to assess the effects of geometry on muscle response. An inverse method was used to define Young's modulus. The non-linear response of the muscles was obtained using a subject-specific geometry and a linear elastic law. Thus, a simple muscle model can be used to have a bio-faithful, biomechanical response

biomechanics

geometry

identification

muscle

quasi-static compression

finite element modelling

Author

Laure-Lise Gras

David Mitton

Nathalie Crevier-Denoix

Sébastien Laporte

Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering

1025-5842 (ISSN) 14768259 (eISSN)

Vol. 15 1 13-21

Subject Categories

Mechanical Engineering

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10/10/2017