Title :
Effects of Boundary Conditions on Surface EMG Computer Simulation Based on a Multi-Layer Finite Element Model: Boundary Conditions in Surface EMG Computer Simulation
Author :
Zhang, Yingchun ; Timm, Gerald W. ; Osei-Kuffuor, Daniel
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Urologic Surg., Univ. of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Abstract :
A multi-layer finite element model incorporating skin, fat, muscle, compact bone, and cancellous bone has been developed for upper arm, and the effects of boundary conditions on surface electromyographic (EMG) simulation results has been investigated. Insulating and absorbing boundary conditions have been examined through a series of computer simulations. Results show that the absorbing boundary condition setting is necessary for artificial boundaries in surface EMG simulation.
Keywords :
biological tissues; digital simulation; electromyography; finite element analysis; medical signal processing; absorbing boundary condition setting; cancellous bone; compact bone; fat; multilayer finite element model; muscle; skin; surface EMG computer simulation; surface electromyographic simulation; upper arm; Boundary conditions; Computational modeling; Electric potential; Electromyography; Finite element methods; Muscles; Skin;
Conference_Titel :
Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering, (iCBBE) 2011 5th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Wuhan
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5088-6
DOI :
10.1109/icbbe.2011.5780372
