I: Muscle Modeling. - 1. Modeling Muscle Mechanics (and Energetics). - 2. The Charge-Transfer Model of Myofilamentary Interaction: Prediction of Force Enhancement and Related Myodynamic Phenomena. - 3. Modeling of Lengthening Muscle: The Role of Inter-Sarcomere Dynamics. - 4. Architecture and Elastic Properties of the Series Elastic Element of Muscle-Tendon Complex. - 5. Hill-Based Muscle Models: A Systems Engineering Perspective. - 6. Input Identification Depends on Model Complexity. - 7. Actuator Properties and Movement Control: Biological and Technological Models. - II: Modeling Neuromusculoskeletal Movement Systems. - 8. Modeling Musculoskeletal Movement Systems: Joint and Body-Segment Dynamics Musculotendinous Actuation and Neuromuscular Control. - 9. Mechanical Impedance of Single- and Multi-Articular Systems. - 10. Linking Musculoskeletal Mechanics to Sensorimotor Neurophysiology. - III: Principles Underlying Movement Organization: Upper Limb. - 11. Principles Underlying Movement Organization: Upper Limb. - 12. The Origin of Electromyograms Explanations Based on the Equilibrium Point Hypothesis. - 13. Nonlinear Damping of Limb Motion. - 14. Principles Underlying Single-Joint Movement Strategies. - 15. Organizing Principles Underlying Motor Skill Acquisition. - 16. Direction-Dependent Strategy for Control of Multi-Joint Arm Movements. - 17. The Organization of Human Arm Trajectory Control. - 18. The Activation of Mono- and Bi-Articular Muscles in Multi-Joint Movements. - 19. Optimized Strategies for Scaling Goal-Directed Dynamic Limb Movements. - 20. Self-Organizing Neural Mechanisms Possibly Responsible for Movement Coordination. - 21. External Control of Limb Movements Involving Environmental Interactions. - 22. Model-Based Multi-Muscle EMG Control of Upper-ExtremityProstheses. - IV: Principles Underlying Movement Organization: Spinal Loading and Postural Stability. - 23. Role of Muscle in Postural Tasks: Spinal Loading and Postural Stability. - 24. The Use of Musculoskeletal Models in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain. - 25. Musculoskeletal Function of the Spine. - 26. Postural Biomechanical Stability and Gross Muscle Architecture in the Spine. - 27. Modeling of Muscle Action and Stability of the Human Spine. - 28. Neck Muscle Activity and 3-D Head Kinematics During Quasi-Static and Dynamic Tracking Movements. - 29. Muscle Activation Patterns Coordinating Postural Stability From Head to Foot. - 30. Segmental Movement as a Perturbation to Balance? Facts and Concepts. - 31. Simulation Experiments can Shed Light on the Functional Aspects of Postural Adjustments Related to Voluntary Movements. - 32. Simulation Studies of Musculo-Skeletal Dynamics in Cycling and Sitting on a Chair. - 33. Control of Balance of Upper Body During Gait. - 34. Individual Strategies of Muscle Recruitment in Complex Natural Movements. - V: Principles Underlying Movement Organization: Propulsive and Cyclic Movements with Lower-Limb Emphasis. - 35. Overview: Influence of Muscle On Cyclic and Propulsive Movements Involving the Lower Limb. - 36. The Architecture of Leg Muscles. - 37. Spring-Like Properties of Muscles and Reflexes in Running. - 38. Effects of Muscle Elasticity in Walking and Running. - 39. Muscular Coordination in Sporting Skills. - 40. Analysis of Muscular Work in Multi-Segmental Movements: Application to Cycling. - 41. The Unique Action of Bi-Articular Muscles in Leg Extensions. - 42. An Analytical Framework for Quantifying Muscular Action During Human Movement. - 43. Performing Whole-Body Simulations of Gait with 3-D Dynamic Musculoskeletal Models. - 44. Adaptability of Motor Patterns in Pathological Gait. - 45. Whole Body Movement: Coordination of Arms and Legs in Walking and Running. - 46. Brain Plans and Servo Loops in Determining Corrective Movements. - Appendix A Survey of Human Musculotendon Actuator Parameters. Language: English