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Computational Anatomy and Biomechanics

Computational anatomy incorporates the use of geometric- and statistics-based mathematical techniques to analyze and understand the variation in human form and structure. Biomechanics represents one family of methods by which we can evaluate and understand the biological design of humans -- specifically, the relationship between form and function -- within the larger contexts of physical abilities and behaviour.

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Complex Systems Research

For us, computational anatomy includes understanding not only the range of external shapes of individual anatomical objects (e.g., muscles, bones), but also their internal architectures, as well as mapping the connections and spatial relations amongst anatomical elements. We are working to develop a visual grammar to describe the surface and volumetric features of organic objects, for the purpose of creating ontological models of the human anatomy that can be understood by both man and machine. Ultimately, comprehension of the human structure as a complex system is needed to create the framework upon which biomechanical principles can be applied to better understand and define human function and behaviour. Thus, we are also working to develop multi-scale representations of the human anatomy that can be integrated into biomechanical models and used in the realms of medicine, ergonomics, and visualization.

18 publications

Development of an Architecturally Comprehensive Database of Forearm Flexors and Extensors from a Single Cadaveric Specimen

Zhi Li, Jeremy Mogk, Dongwoon Lee, Jacky Bibliowicz, Anne Agur (2015)

Development of an Architecturally Comprehensive Database of Forearm Flexors and Extensors from a Single Cadaveric Specimen
Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering: Imaging & Visualization
January 2015, Volume 3 (Issue 1)
pp. 3 - 12

Corticomotor Excitability of Arm Muscles Modulates According to Static Position and Orientation of the Upper Limb

Jeremy Mogk, Lynn Rogers, Wendy Murray, Eric Perreault, James Stinear (2014)

Corticomotor Excitability of Arm Muscles Modulates According to Static Position and Orientation of the Upper Limb
Clinical Neurophysiology
February 2014, Volume 125 (Issue 10)
pp. 2046 - 2054

Upper Extremity Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Function

Jeremy Mogk (2013)

Upper Extremity Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Function
Prosthetic Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Upper and Lower Extremity
Editors: Mary Catherine Spires, Brian M. Kelly, Alicia J. Davis
Demos Medical Publishing
December 2013
pp. 115-126

The Parametric Human Project: Building a Probabilistic Atlas of Human Anatomy

Jeremy Mogk, John Lloyd, Jacky Bibliowicz, Anne Agur, Sidney Fels, Azam Khan (2013)

The Parametric Human Project: Building a Probabilistic Atlas of Human Anatomy
ISB 2013 Conference proceedings:
Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics
3 pages

Towards the Development of a Biomechanical Ontology to Support the Initiatives of the Parametric Human Project

Jeremy Mogk, Jacky Bibliowicz, Azam Khan (2013)

Towards the Development of a Biomechanical Ontology to Support the Initiatives of the Parametric Human Project
PMHA 2013 Conference proceedings:
International Workshop on Biomechanical and Parametric Modeling of Human Anatomy
8 pages

Parametric Human Project Scope and Vision

Azam Khan (2013)

Parametric Human Project Scope and Vision
PMHA 2013 Conference proceedings:
International Workshop on Biomechanical and Parametric Modeling of Human Anatomy
2 pages

Modeling and Simulation of Skeletal Muscle for Computer Graphics: A Survey

Dongwoon Lee, Michael Glueck, Azam Khan, Eugene Fiume, Ken Jackson (2012)

Modeling and Simulation of Skeletal Muscle for Computer Graphics: A Survey
Foundations and Trends in Computer Graphics and Vision
May 2012, Volume 7, Number 4
pp. 229-276

High-Precision Surface Reconstruction of Human Bones from Point-Sampled Data

Jacky Bibliowicz, Azam Khan, Anne Agur, Karan Singh (2011)

High-Precision Surface Reconstruction of Human Bones from Point-Sampled Data
ISHS 2011 Conference proceedings:
International Summit on Human Simulation
10 pages

A Simulation Analysis of the Combined Effects of Muscle Strength and Surgical Tensioning on Lateral Pinch Force Following Brachioradialis to Flexor Pollicis Longus Transfer

Jeremy Mogk, M. Elise Johanson, Vincent Hentz, Katherine Saul, Wendy Murray (2011)

A Simulation Analysis of the Combined Effects of Muscle Strength and Surgical Tensioning on Lateral Pinch Force Following Brachioradialis to Flexor Pollicis Longus Transfer
Journal of Biomechanics
February 2011, Volume 44 (Issue 4)
pp. 669 - 675

The Effect of Landmarks and Bone Motion on Posture-Related Changes in Carpal Tunnel Volume

Jeremy Mogk, Peter J Keir (2009)

The Effect of Landmarks and Bone Motion on Posture-Related Changes in Carpal Tunnel Volume
Clinical Biomechanics
November 2009, Volume 24 (Issue 9)
pp. 708 - 715

Should the Neural–mechanical Behaviour of a Muscle be Coupled or Co-vary?

Jeremy Mogk, Craig Goehler, Xiao Hu, Zachary Riley (2009)

Should the Neural–mechanical Behaviour of a Muscle be Coupled or Co-vary?
Journal of Physiology
July 2009, Volume 587 (Issue 13)
pp. 3065 - 3066

Wrist and Carpal Tunnel Size and Shape Measurements: Effects of Posture

Jeremy Mogk, Peter J Keir (2008)

Wrist and Carpal Tunnel Size and Shape Measurements: Effects of Posture
Clinical Biomechanics
November 2008, Volume 23 (Issue 9)
pp. 1112 - 1120

Wrist Splint Effects on Muscle Activity and Force During a Handgrip Task

Jennifer Di Domizio, Jeremy Mogk, Peter J Keir (2008)

Wrist Splint Effects on Muscle Activity and Force During a Handgrip Task
Journal of Applied Biomechanics
August 2008, Volume 24 (Issue 3)
pp. 298 - 303

Evaluation of the Carpal Tunnel Based on 3-D Reconstruction from MRI

Jeremy Mogk, Peter J Keir (2007)

Evaluation of the Carpal Tunnel Based on 3-D Reconstruction from MRI
Journal of Biomechanics
December 2007, Volume 40 (Issue 10)
pp. 2222 - 2229

Prediction of Forearm Muscle Activity During Gripping

Jeremy Mogk, Peter J Keir (2006)

Prediction of Forearm Muscle Activity During Gripping
Ergonomics
September 2006, Volume 49 (Issue 11)
pp. 1121 - 1130

The Development and Validation of Equations to Predict Grip Force in the Workplace: Contributions of Muscle Activity and Posture

Peter J Keir, Jeremy Mogk (2005)

The Development and Validation of Equations to Predict Grip Force in the Workplace: Contributions of Muscle Activity and Posture
Ergonomics
August 2005, Volume 48 (Issue 10)
pp. 1243 - 1259

The Effects of Posture on Forearm Muscle Loading During Gripping

Jeremy Mogk, Peter J Keir (2003)

The Effects of Posture on Forearm Muscle Loading During Gripping
Ergonomics
July 2003, Volume 46 (Issue 9)
pp. 956 - 975

Crosstalk in Surface Electromyography of the Proximal Forearm During Gripping Tasks

Jeremy Mogk, Peter J Keir (2003)

Crosstalk in Surface Electromyography of the Proximal Forearm During Gripping Tasks
Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
February 2003, Volume 13 (Issue 1)
pp. 63-71

Eugene Fiume
Torsten Hahmann
Dongwoon Lee
Reza Samavi
Francesca Sarzetto
Anton Semechko
Karan Singh

University of Toronto