NeurosciencePLoS Computational BiologyPeer-reviewed
Constraints on the deformation of the vibrissa within the follicle
Yifu Luo, Chris S. Bresee, John W. Rudnicki, Mitra J. Z. Hartmann
The paper develops a mechanical model of the whisker follicle to simulate whisker deformation during passive contact and active whisking, predicting how muscle contraction and blood pressure affect tactile sensitivity.
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