W. Herzog

A three filament mechanistic model of musculotendon force and impedance

This paper introduces the VEXAT model to simulate muscle behavior under various lengthening conditions and compares it to biological muscle and Hill-type models.

A Surgical Technique for Individual Control of the Muscles of the Rabbit Lower Hind-limb.

The paper describes a surgical technique to individually control rabbit lower hind-limb muscles and measures joint torque under different stimulation frequencies.

Modeling Thick Filament Activation Suggests a Molecular Basis for Force Depression

The paper develops a multiscale model of muscle contraction that explains force depression by integrating molecular and cellular measurements from rabbit psoas muscle.

Can a Simple Phenomenological Model Explain the Mechanics of Eccentric Contractions?

This study tests a simple phenomenological muscle model to predict eccentric contraction mechanics, finding preliminary support for its potential.

A musculoskeletal finite element model of rat knee joint for evaluating cartilage biomechanics during gait

This paper develops a musculoskeletal finite element model of a rat knee joint to study cartilage biomechanics during gait, revealing compartment-specific stress and strain patterns.

Age-related reductions in the number of serial sarcomeres contribute to shorter fascicle lengths but not elevated passive tension

This study examines age-related changes in muscle architecture, finding shorter fascicle lengths and reduced serial sarcomere numbers in older rats, but no elevation in passive tension.