SIMM (Software for Interactive Musculoskeletal Modeling) is a graphics-based software system that enables users to develop and analyze 3D mathematical models of musculoskeletal structures (for example, human and animal limbs). A model consists of rigid body segments (bones) connected by joints, along with muscle-tendon actuators. Analysis consists of calculating isometric muscle forces and joint torques that each actuator can generate at any body position. Using the graphical interface, the user can quickly explore the effects of changing model parameters on muscle forces and joint torques (for example, surgery simulation). With its general-purpose modeling and animation capabilities, SIMM is also useful to biomechanists, medical students, kinesiologists, and workspace designers.
Peter Loan
President MusculoGraphics, Inc. 1840 Oak Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 USA 708-866-1882 fax:708-866-1808 jloan@merle.acns.nwu.edu