Title :
A finite-element analysis of the effect of muscle insulation and shielding on the surface EMG signal
Author :
Stoykov, Nikolay S. ; Lowery, Madeleine M. ; Kuiken, Todd A.
Abstract :
We simulate the effect that insulating or shielding a muscle may have on electromyographic signal propagation using the finite element method. The results suggest that the crosstalk between insulated or shielded muscles is small but that it increases with increasing subcutaneous fat. The findings may be useful in the control of multifunctional prostheses.
Keywords :
crosstalk; electromyography; finite element analysis; physiological models; crosstalk; electromyographic signal propagation; finite element analysis; multifunctional prostheses; muscle insulation; muscle shielding; subcutaneous fat; surface EMG signal; Actuators; Crosstalk; Electromyography; Finite element methods; Insulation; Muscles; Prosthetics; Signal analysis; Signal generators; Wrist; Electromyography; finite-element methods; prosthetics; shielding; silicone insulation; Action Potentials; Animals; Computer Simulation; Electric Impedance; Electromyography; Extremities; Finite Element Analysis; Humans; Models, Neurological; Muscle, Skeletal; Skin Physiology;
Journal_Title :
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TBME.2004.834280
