Serial sarcomere number is substantially decreased within the paretic biceps brachii in individuals with chronic hemiparetic stroke
A. N. Adkins, J. P. A. Dewald, L. Garmirian, C. M. Nelson, W. M. Murray
This study finds that chronic hemiparetic stroke reduces serial sarcomere number in the paretic biceps brachii, leading to shorter fascicles and increased passive resistance to elbow extension.
bioRxiv · Mar 12, 2020Bioengineering