In-situ Large Animal Apparatus for Physiological Research Instrumentation

The Large Animal Footplate Test Apparatus is designed for controlled in-situ and in-vivo assessment of hind-limb muscle mechanics in large animals. The system provides accurate limb fixation, footplate positioning and force measurement, with configurations supporting isometric and isometric/isotonic testing protocols. Manufactured by Atico Export for dependable use in physiological studies, experimental research, laboratory investigations and scientific education.

• Designed for in-situ and in-vivo testing and measurement of muscle responses in the hind limbs of large animals such as dogs, sheep and swine
• Suitable for measuring muscle mechanics using either hind limb
• Isometric configurations support force-frequency and muscle fatigue measurements
• Isometric/isotonic configuration supports force-frequency, fatigue, eccentric contractions, force-length, force-velocity, work and stiffness measurements

Configurations :

• Isometric configuration for simple muscle mechanics
• Isometric/isotonic configuration for more complex experimental protocols
• Isometric configurations available for different large animal applications
• The isometric/isotonic configuration can be used with a dual-mode muscle lever for advanced measurements

Variants :

Large Animal Footplate Test Apparatus :

• Measures force-frequency, fatigue, eccentric contractions, force-length, force-velocity, work and stiffness when used with a dual-mode muscle lever

Swine Isometric Footplate Test Apparatus :

• Designed for in-vivo muscle tissue mechanics testing in swine and other large animals

• Accurate limb fixation
• Animal footplate
• Force sensor and/or motor
• Linear translators for adjusting footplate position relative to the animal’s limb
• Tri-axis positioner for easy footplate alignment
• Fine motor movement for adjustment of resting length or resting tension
• Flexible limb clamping with adjustable clamp position
• Ability to test both hind limbs
• Fine translation stage on sensor for accurate resting tension adjustment
• T-slot design for adding additional apparatus
• Corrosion-resistant materials
• Robust construction