The effects of finger movement conditions and speed on finger interdependency
by Lieu, James Jungwoo, M.A., UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK, 2008, 63 pages; 1457231

Abstract:

The study investigated the contribution of peripheral and neurological factors during different movement and speed conditions in young adults in order to determine which factor played a greater role in finger interdependency. The results showed that finger interdependency was greater in voluntary than involuntary movement conditions and greater during the slower speed (0.25 Hz) condition. The proximity hypothesis was confirmed from our enslaving values. The study concluded that finger interdependency is larger during the voluntary movement condition, when both peripheral and neurological factors are involved in movement. A broader range of speeds should be explored to better understand its role in finger interdependency. Further studies are needed in order to expand on the current knowledge of the proximity hypothesis, especially in regards to its presence during the involuntary movement condition.

 
AdviserJae Kun Shim
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
SourceMAI/ 47-02, p. , Dec 2008
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsKinesiology; Physiology
Publication Number1457231
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