Grip Strength Analysis

Analysis of Grip Strength
Introduction:
The term “muscle” defined as a contractile cell derived from Latin musculus, which Romans thought that the rippling motion of a flexing muscle resembled a little mouse moving under the skin (Restak, 105). Contributing to more than half of the body’s mass, muscles were the body’s movers, shakers and stabilizers (105). Muscles were classified into three categories: skeletal, cardiac and smooth. Skeletal muscles were the only voluntary muscles meaning a person had total control over its movements. On the other hand, cardiac and smooth muscles were characterized by their auto-rhythmicity. The contraction and relaxation of muscles were made possible through the ability of filaments inside sarcomeres to slide

Jason also indicated that the flexors of the forearm (flexor carpi radialis, palmarus longus) and the hand created grip strength, while the extensors of the forearm and the hand (extensor carpi ulnaris, extensor digitorum, supinator) stabilized the wrist (The Importance of Grip Strength, 1). Further research conducted by Li, Zatsiorky and Latash regarding the strength of the finger flexor in comparison to the finger extensor showed that the flexor mechanism was 62% stronger than the extensor mechanism

This whole assignment was facilitated by precise instructions from our teacher. The dynamometer was the instrument that was used to determine the grip strength and it was measured in kilograms (kg). Each student was instructed to measure two tries from each hand (dominate and non-dominate) and to record their best attempts. Each student had to perform the assignment in a seated position. Upon completing that task, each student was to enter his scores in the data sheet for comparative analysis along with other information such as his or her age and gender. Overall, this was relatively a quick and simple