[Holographic recording of the interference waves in muscle tissues]

The method of interference holography is suggested for the investigation of biomechanical properties of human skeletal muscles. The method permitted the registration of a profile of deforming waves induced on the muscle surface by a special striking mechanism. Analytically and in model experiments it was demonstrated that deforming waves penetrated much deeper than skin and subcutaneous tissue layer. The experiments have confirmed that the skin has but little effect on interference pattern. The interferogram of deforming waves in the biceps muscle reflect distinctions in the muscle tissue elasticity along and transverse muscle fibers.