title: Prehension synergies.
abstract: The precision grip requires the control of the normal and tangential forces exerted by the fingers as well as the control of the rotational equilibrium of the grasped object. Prehension synergies involve the conjoint changes in finger forces and moments during multifinger gripping tasks. Some of these adjustments are dictated by mechanics, whereas others are the result of a choice by the performer.
authors.affiliation: Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA. vxz1@psu.edu
authors.forename: Vladimir M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Zatsiorsky
authors.forename: Mark L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Latash
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005385:Fingers / Q000502:physiology*; D018737:Hand Strength / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000502:physiology; D004856:Postural Balance / Q000502:physiology; D019415:Torque; D014481:United States