Ergonomic Evaluation of Biomechanical Hand Function.
10.1016/j.shaw.2014.09.002
- Author:
Kyung Sun LEE
1
;
Myung Chul JUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Industrial Engineering, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea. mcjung@ajou.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
anthropometry;
electromyography;
hand function;
kinematics;
kinetics
- MeSH:
Activities of Daily Living;
Anthropometry;
Biomechanical Phenomena;
Electromyography;
Finger Joint;
Hand*;
Humans;
Joints;
Kinetics;
Muscles;
Occupations;
Range of Motion, Articular;
Tendons
- From:Safety and Health at Work
2015;6(1):9-17
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The human hand is a complex structure that performs various functions for activities of daily living and occupations. This paper presents a literature review on the methodologies used to evaluate hand functions from a biomechanics standpoint, including anthropometry, kinematics, kinetics, and electromyography (EMG). Anthropometry describes the dimensions and measurements of the hand. Kinematics includes hand movements and the range of motion of finger joints. Kinetics includes hand models for tendon and joint force analysis. EMG is used on hand muscles associated with hand functions and with signal-processing technology.
