The idea that running is essentially bouncing may be an ancient one, but the first good quantitative evidence for it was presented by cavagna et al. It is likely to be equally useful to students and to established research. Thomas a mcmahon this is the first book length treatment of mathematical models of muscle functions. Stein department of physiology, university of alberta, edmonton, canada the impetus for this volume and the conference that gave rise to it was the feeling that studies on motor control had reac. Muscles, reflexes, and locomotion princeton university press. This is the first booklength treatment of mathematical models of muscle functions. Springlike properties of muscles and reflexes in running. Although physiologists, biophysicists, and bioengineers often mention these.
Mcmahonmuscles, reflexes, and locomotionprinceton university press 1984 free ebook download as pdf file. Mcmahon, 9780691023762, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Mechanobiology of skeletal development, aging, and regeneration by dennis r. About the author 1984 thomas mcmahon 1943 1999 was the gordon mckay professor of applied mechanics and professor of biology at harvard university.
Thomas arthur mcmahon april 21, 1943 february 14, 1999 was a professor of applied mechanics and biology at harvard university. Muscles, reflexes and locomotion, is considered a classic in the field. Plus, free twoday shipping for six months when you sign up for amazon prime for students. This book is highly recommended to all those interested in muscle and animal movement. Although physiologists, biophysicists, and bioengineers often mention these models, particularly the important huxley models, thomas a. Mcmahon s investigations as a scientist revolved around the basic question of physiology. Although physiologists, biophysicists, and bioengineers often. In running, energy is stored transiently in the elastic deformations of stretched muscles and tendons. Although physiologists, biophysicists, and bioengineers often mention these models, particularly the important.
He is the author of loving little egypt and mckays bees, both. Mcmahon s view of how mathematical modelling can be used to understand locomotion is demonstrated in his influential book muscles, reflexes and locomotion princeton univ. This is the first book length treatment of mathematical models of muscle functions. He addresses the questions what makes the force in muscle. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Thomas mcmahon 1943 1999 was the gordon mckay professor of applied mechanics and.
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