Tendon Mechanical Properties and Morphological Characteristics of Human Bicep and Tricep Muscles: An In Vivo Ultrasonographical Study

Tendon Mechanical Properties and Morphological Characteristics of Human Muscle

This current study tests whether the load-displacement and stress-strain characteristics of human bicep and tricep muscles and tendons change during graded maximal voluntary elbow extension and flexion exercises.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy male subjects
• Age range from 18-35 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of shoulder/elbow which needs medical treatment or surgery