Research Article

Integrated System for Monitoring Muscular States during Elbow Flexor Resistance Training in Bedridden Patients

Table 1

Architectural properties of each musculotendon actuator of elbow extensor and flexor.

MusclesAbbr.PCSA (cm2)l0m (N) (cm/s)lSt (cm)F0M (N)φ (deg)

Extensor1. Triceps brachii (long)TRClg19.0715.24152.419.05629.2115.00
2. Triceps brachii (lateral)TRClt38.456.1761.719.641268.8715.00
3. Triceps brachii (medial)TRCm18.784.9049.012.19619.6715.00

Flexor4. BrachialisBRA25.8810.28102.81.75853.9015.00
5. BrachioradialisBRD3.0827.03270.36.04101.585.00
6. Biceps brachii (long)BICl11.9115.36153.622.93392.9110.00
7. Biceps brachii (short)BICs13.9913.07130.722.98461.7610.00