Mechanical Coupling Between Muscle-Tendon Units Reduces Peak Stresses
Abstract
The presence of mechanical linkages between synergistic muscles and their common tendons may distribute forces among the involved structures. We review studies, using humans and other animals, examining muscle and tendon interactions and discuss the hypothesis that connections between muscle bellies and within tendons may serve as a mechanism to distribute forces and mitigate peak stresses.
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Format
Articles
Review article
Published
2018
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Publisher
American College of Sports Medicine
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Review status
Peer reviewed
ISSN
0091-6331
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1249/JES.0000000000000132
Language
English
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Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
Citation
- Maas, H., & Finni Juutinen, T. (2018). Mechanical Coupling Between Muscle-Tendon Units Reduces Peak Stresses. Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, 46(1), 26-33. https://doi.org/10.1249/JES.0000000000000132
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