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 |
3 | 57 |
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abduction acceleration activity analysis anatomical angle angular momentum angular velocity ankle articular articulating bone athletes attached axis of rotation ball biceps biceps brachii Biomech biomechanics body segments body weight body's calcaneus coefficient compression density direction disc displacement distal distance drag elbow exercise extension extensor factors femur Figure flexor fluid foot force acting fractures friction function gait glenohumeral joint glenoid fossa horizontal human body human movement humerus increases inertia injuries intervertebral disc jump kinematic kinetic knee length ligament linear load low back pain lower extremity m/s² magnitude mass mechanical medial menisci moment of inertia motor units muscle fibers occurs osteoporosis performance plantar position posterior pronation quantities radius range of motion reaction force relative resistance result sagittal SAMPLE PROBLEM scapula Sci Sports Exerc shear shoulder skeletal speed spinal stability static stress stretching structure surface tendon tension development tibia tion tissue torque transverse ulna vector vertebrae wrist