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Optimization of active muscle force-length models using least squares curve fitting

Hou, Ming; Mohammed, Goran Abdulrahman

Authors

Ming Hou

Goran Abdulrahman Mohammed



Abstract

The objective of this paper is to propose an asymmetric Gaussian function as an alternative to the existing active force-length models, and to optimize this model along with several other existing models by using the least squares curve fitting method. The minimal set of coefficients is identified for each of these models to facilitate the least squares curve fitting. Sarcomere simulated data and one set of rabbits extensor digitorum II experimental data are used to illustrate optimal curve fitting of the selected force–length functions. The results shows that all the curves fit reasonably well with the simulated and experimental data, while the Gordon–Huxley–Julian model and asymmetric Gaussian function are better than other functions in terms of statistical test scores root mean squared error and R-squared. However, the differences in RMSE scores are insignificant (0.3–6%) for simulated data and (0.2–5%) for experimental data. The proposed asymmetric Gaussian model and the method of parametrization of this and the other force–length models mentioned above can be used in the studies on active force–length relationships of skeletal muscles that generate forces to cause movements of human and animal bodies.

Citation

Hou, M., & Mohammed, G. A. (2015). Optimization of active muscle force-length models using least squares curve fitting. IEEE transactions on bio-medical engineering / Bio-medical Engineering Group, 63(3), 630-635. https://doi.org/10.1109/TBME.2015.2467169

Acceptance Date Aug 5, 2015
Online Publication Date Aug 11, 2015
Publication Date Aug 11, 2015
Deposit Date Feb 26, 2016
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal IEEE transactions on biomedical engineering
Print ISSN 0018-9294
Electronic ISSN 1558-2531
Publisher Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 63
Issue 3
Pages 630-635
DOI https://doi.org/10.1109/TBME.2015.2467169
Keywords Muscle force-length relationship; Least squares optimization; Curve fitting; Asymmetric Gaussian
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/411584
Publisher URL http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=7185374&filter%3DAND%28p_IS_Number%3A7412788%29
Additional Information This is the authors accepted manuscript of an article published in IEEE transactions on biomedical engineering, 2016, v.63 issue 3.

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