Connector ElementsΒΆ
This document describes the way that connector elements are used in the FE model. Connector elements are used to define coordinate systems, and the line of action of the muscles (quadriceps, biceps femoris, and semimembranosus) in the FE model. These elements are used to apply external loads and to calculate kinematics throughout the FE simulation.
Two nodes are used to define a connector element, and the order that those nodes are specified in the Abaqus input file determine the positive direction.
All of the connector elements are cylindrical, meaning that they can only rotate and translate along one axis.