The influence of tendon compliance on muscle power output and efficiency during cyclic contractions

Journal of Experimental Biology

Volumn 213, Issue 5, 2010, Pages 707-714

  Lichtwark, G A ^a   Barclay, C J ^a  

^a GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Biomechanics; Efficiency; Elasticity; Energetics

Indexed keywords

ANIMAL; ARTICLE; BIOMECHANICS; COMPLIANCE (PHYSICAL); ELECTROSTIMULATION; ENERGY METABOLISM; IN VITRO STUDY; MALE; MOUSE; MUSCLE; MUSCLE CONTRACTION; PHYSIOLOGY; TENDON;

ANIMALS; BIOMECHANICS; COMPLIANCE; ELECTRIC STIMULATION; ENERGY METABOLISM; MALE; MICE; MUSCLE CONTRACTION; MUSCLES; TENDONS;

EID: 76749127995     PISSN: 00220949     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1242/jeb.038026     Document Type: Article

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