TY - GEN
T1 - Putting the head on the neck
T2 - International Mediterranean Modelling Multiconference, I3M 2006
AU - Haslwanter, Thomas
AU - Aichinger, Michael
AU - Stoettinger, Michael
AU - Jaeger, Rudi
AU - Keppler, Valentin
AU - Ramat, Stefano
PY - 2006
Y1 - 2006
N2 - A realistic model of the human head-neck mechanics has to include not only parameters like size, elasticity and density of anatomical head and neck parts, but also a model of the postural reflexes. To this end, we have combined a realistic model of the human balance system with a multi-body simulation of the human neck. This provided us with a closed-loop model: linear and rotational movements of the head stimulate the balance system; this activates the vestibulo-collic reflex, which modifies the activation of the neck muscles; the change in the neck mechanics in turn affects the head movement. We give a short presentation of the model of the balance system, especially the finite-element model of the otoliths that measure linear accelerations, and present our multibody- dynamics model of the human neck.
AB - A realistic model of the human head-neck mechanics has to include not only parameters like size, elasticity and density of anatomical head and neck parts, but also a model of the postural reflexes. To this end, we have combined a realistic model of the human balance system with a multi-body simulation of the human neck. This provided us with a closed-loop model: linear and rotational movements of the head stimulate the balance system; this activates the vestibulo-collic reflex, which modifies the activation of the neck muscles; the change in the neck mechanics in turn affects the head movement. We give a short presentation of the model of the balance system, especially the finite-element model of the otoliths that measure linear accelerations, and present our multibody- dynamics model of the human neck.
KW - Biomechanics
KW - Finite Element Simulations
KW - Multi-body Dynamics
KW - Muscles
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84870162696&partnerID=8YFLogxK
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84870162696
SN - 8469007262
SN - 9788469007266
T3 - International Mediterranean Modelling Multiconference, I3M
SP - 625
EP - 628
BT - International Mediterranean Modelling Multiconference, IMM
Y2 - 4 October 2006 through 6 October 2006
ER -