BookSusan J. Hall, College of Health Sciences, University of Delaware.
Summary: "Biomechanics is a field that analyzes the mechanical aspects of biological organisms. In this book focused on human biomechanics, anatomical and mechanical factors, as well as functional applications are covered. The integrated approach to coverage of these areas taken in previous editions is continued in this ninth edition"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
What Is Biomechanics?
Kinematic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion
Kinetic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion
The Biomechanics of Human Bone Growth and Development
The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Articulations
The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Muscle
The Biomechanics of the Human Upper Extremity
The Biomechanics of the Human Lower Extremity
The Biomechanics of the Human Spine
Linear Kinematics of Human Movement
Angular Kinematics of Human Movement
Linear Kinetics of Human Movement
Equilibrium and Human Movement Angular Kinetics of Human Movement
Human Movement in a Fluid Medium
Appendix A: Basic Mathematics and Related Skills
Appendix B: Trigonometric Functions
Appendix C: Common Units of Measurement
Appendix D: Anthropometric Parameters for the Human Body
Appendix E: Equations
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