Validation of a Biomechanical Model of the Lumbar Spine
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INTRODUCTION Hansen et al [1] and de Zee et al [2] reported on a new and very detailed model of the human lumbar spine. In its current version the model comprises a total of 194 spinal muscle fascicles spanning the pelvis, sacrum, five lumbar vertebrae and the joint between the lumbar and thoracic parts. In addition, the abdominal muscles are included in the model and may contribute to extension via a built-in model of the intra-abdominal pressure. Figure 1 depicts the model.
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