Basic Biomechanics, Part 1Hall (kinesiology, University of Texas) uses new findings from the research literature to exemplify the concepts presented, and integrates anatomical and mechanical concepts and applications throughout the introductory textbook. The updated edition reflects recent developments in the effects of weightlessness on the musculoskeletal system, osteoporosis, and the stretch-shortening cycle in muscle. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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What is Biomechanics? | 2 |
Kinematic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion | 28 |
Qualitative Analysis of Human Movement | 44 |
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acceleration acting action activity amount analysis anatomical angle angular Answer applied articulating athletes attached axis ball biomechanics body bone cause Chapter component compression contribute direction disc displacement distance effect elbow equal example exercise extension extremity factors femur fibers Figure flexion fluid foot force fractures friction function given greater hand head horizontal human Identify increases injuries involves joint jump kinematic knee known lateral length ligament linear load lower lumbar magnitude major mass measured mechanical medial momentum motion move movement muscle occurs pain performance plane plantar flexion position posterior present problem produced projection Provides quantities radius range relative resistance result rotation running shoulder side skill speed spinal spine Sports stress stretching structure surface tendon tension tion tissue torque units vector velocity vertebrae vertical weight