BookSusan J. Hall.
Summary: Introductory Problems -- Additional Problems -- Laboratory Experiences -- 3 Kinetic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion -- Basic Concepts Related to Kinetics -- Inertia -- Mass -- Force -- Center of Gravity -- Weight -- Pressure -- Volume -- Density -- Torque -- Impulse -- Mechanical Loads on the Human Body -- Compression, Tension, and Shear -- Mechanical Stress -- Torsion, Bending, and Combined Loads -- The Effects of Loading -- Repetitive versus Acute Loads -- Tools for Measuring Kinetic Quantities -- Vector Algebra -- Vector Composition -- Vector Resolution
Contents:
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Brief Contents
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
1 What Is Biomechanics?
Biomechanics: Definition and Perspective
What Problems Are Studied by Biomechanists?
Why Study Biomechanics?
Problem-Solving Approach
Quantitative versus Qualitative Problems
Solving Qualitative Problems
Formal versus Informal Problems
Solving Formal Quantitative Problems
Units of Measurement
Summary
Introductory Problems
Additional Problems
Laboratory Experiences
2 Kinematic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion
Forms of Motion Linear Motion
Angular Motion
General Motion
Mechanical Systems
Standard Reference Terminology
Anatomical Reference Position
Directional Terms
Anatomical Reference Planes
Anatomical Reference Axes
Joint Movement Terminology
Sagittal Plane Movements
Frontal Plane Movements
Transverse Plane Movements
Other Movements
Spatial Reference Systems
Analyzing Human Movement
Prerequisite Knowledge for a Qualitative Analysis
Planning a Qualitative Analysis
Conducting a Qualitative Analysis
Tools for Measuring Kinematic Quantities
Video and Film Graphic Solution of Vector Problems
Trigonometric Solution of Vector Problems
Summary
Introductory Problems
Additional Problems
Laboratory Experiences
4 The Biomechanics of Human Bone Growth and Development
Composition and Structure of Bone Tissue
Material Constituents
Structural Organization
Types of Bones
Bone Growth and Development
Longitudinal Growth
Circumferential Growth
Adult Bone Development
Bone Response to Stress
Bone Modeling and Remodeling
Bone Hypertrophy
Bone Atrophy
Osteoporosis Postmenopausal and Age-Associated Osteoporosis
Female Athlete Triad
Preventing and Treating Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
Common Bone Injuries
The Biomechanics of Bone Fractures
Epiphyseal Injuries
Summary
Introductory Problems
Additional Problems
Laboratory Experiences
5 The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Articulations
Joint Architecture
Immovable Joints
Slightly Movable Joints
Freely Movable Joints
Articular Cartilage
Articular Fibrocartilage
Articular Connective Tissue
Joint Stability
Shape of the Articulating Bone Surfaces