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Myo-mechanical Analysis of Isolated Skeletal Muscle
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Correction to: skeletal muscle mechanics: questions, problems and possible solutions
1Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr, Calgary, AB, T2N-1N4, Canada. wherzog@ucalgary.ca.
Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation
|March 9, 2018
Summary
A figure error in artwork preparation caused passive force traces to be interchanged. The corrected figure accurately represents the original experimental data for force-time history analysis.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Physiology
Background:
- Accurate data visualization is crucial for scientific understanding.
- Errors in figure preparation can lead to misinterpretation of experimental results.
Purpose of the Study:
- To correct an error in figure artwork preparation.
- To present the accurate representation of passive force data.
Main Methods:
- Revising artwork for Figure 3a.
- Ensuring correct coloring and labeling of force-time history traces.
Main Results:
- The passive force traces for black and orange lines in Figure 3a were interchanged due to an artwork error.
- The corrected figure now accurately displays the original data.
Conclusions:
- The corrected figure ensures accurate interpretation of passive force dynamics.
- This correction maintains the integrity of the presented experimental findings.
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