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Table 2 Applied forces (N) in position 1 and position 2

From: Finite element analysis of the pelvis including gait muscle forces: an investigation into the effect of rami fractures on load transmission

Joint / Muscle

Applied forces (N)

Pos. 1 (0%)

Left foot strike

Pos. 2 (11,4%)

Right toe off

Left

Right

Left

Right

Hip

391

1998

1663

645

Adductor

2

128

204

Biceps femoris

66

197

Erector spinae

28

44

133

140

Gemellus

8

40

32

16

Gluteus

63

512

848

Gracilis

17

8

26

Iliacus

43

169

116

Multifidi

18

15

36

23

Obliquus internus

112

85

24

66

Obturator

28

268

164

231

Pectineus

5

25

25

Piriformis

66

56

Psoas major

7

39

2

24

Quadratus femoris

2

25

2

58

Quadratus lumborum

14

11

4

30

Rectus abdominis

Rectus femoris

494

34

241

Sartorius

47

127

80

Semimembranosus

137

78

Semitendinosus

127

38

Tensor fascia lata

88

13

39

Sum of forces (for information only)

1115

4142

3324

1964

5257

5288