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The Determination of an Optimum Size Cylindrical Handle by Use of Electromyography

M. M. AYOUB Department of Industrial Engineering and Statistics, Texas Tech. University, Texas, U.S.A.
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P. LO PRESTI United States Air Force
Pages 509-518 | Published online: 25 Apr 2007

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