| Description |
xv, 523 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
1. What is biomechanics? -- 2. Kinematic concepts for analyzing human motion -- 3. Kinetic concepts for analyzing human motion -- 4. The biomechanics of human bone growth and development -- 5.The biomechanics of human skeletal articulations -- 6. The biomechanics of human skeletal muscle -- 7. The biomechanics of the human upper extremity -- 8. The biomechanics of the human lower extremity -- 9. The biomechanics of the human spine -- 10. Linear kinematics of human movement -- 11. Angular kinematics of human movement -- 12. Linear kinematics of human movement -- 13. Equilibrium and human movement -- 14. Angular kinetics of human movement -- 15. Human movement in a fluid medium -- Appendices -- Glossary -- Index |
| Summary |
Is running barefoot beneficial? What is the most mechanically efficient way to move a piece of heavy furniture? Can stretching before a competition worsen performance? How do cats always land on their feet? The answers to these questions are all based on the science of biomechanics. In Basic Biomechanics, Eighth Edition, the focus is on the anatomy and movement capabilities of the human body, explained with examples of relevant sport, clinical, and daily living applications. The quantitative aspects of biomechanics are presented in a manageable, progressive fashion, using a structured and problem-based format with practical advice |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Biomechanics.
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Human mechanics.
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Biomechanics -- Textbooks.
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Biomechanics -- Problems, exercises, etc.
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Biomechanical Phenomena.
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Textbook.
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Problems and exercises.
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Textbooks.
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Textbooks.
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Problems and exercises.
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| LC no. |
2017038148 |
| ISBN |
9781259913877 (alk. paper) |
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1259913872 (alk. paper) |
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9781260085549 |
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1260085546 |
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