"Biomechanics is the study of the structure, function and motion of the mechanical aspects of biological systems."
The study of how forces are generated and transferred during movement.
Motion and kinematics: Study of motion and the different ways to describe it. Kinematics is a branch of mechanics that focuses on the motion of objects without considering the forces causing the motion.
Force and Inertia: These are fundamental concepts in mechanics. Force is a vector quantity that describes the interaction between two objects while Inertia is the property of matter that resists changes in motion.
Energy and work: Energy is the capacity to do work, and work is the transfer of energy from one object to another.
Dynamics: The study of forces and their effect on motion.
Torque and angular momentum: The physical quantities associated with rotational motion.
Fluid mechanics: The study of fluids in motion, especially air and water flow and their effects on motion.
Muscles and bones: Biomechanics study how the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system affects human movement.
Gait analysis: The study of human movement during walking and running.
Joint mechanics: The study of the forces and torques that act on joints and how they affect movement.
Biomechanics of sports: Biomechanics is used to analyze the techniques and movements needed in different sports, including identifying optimal techniques that minimize stress on the body.
Rehabilitation biomechanics: The use of biomechanics to design rehabilitation exercises and equipment that can help people recover after an injury or illness.
Biomechanical modeling: Creating computer models to simulate human movement and predict joint forces and motions.
Physics of prosthetics and orthotics: Biomechanics is used to design and improve prosthetics and orthotics, in order to enhance the mobility and quality of life for people with physical disabilities.
Biomechanics of Ergonomics: Studying the mechanisms behind work-related injuries and designing better workspaces, equipment, and tools.
Biomechanics of Injury: Understanding how forces can cause injury to different body parts such as muscles, bones, ligaments, and tendons, and how to prevent or treat such injuries.
Neuromechanics: The interdisciplinary field that focuses on the interaction between neural and mechanical systems in the control of movement.
Biomechanics of aging: Studying the effects of aging on human movement, the mechanics behind the changes in the musculoskeletal system, and the risk factors for falls and injuries in older adults.
Biomechanics of human performance: Understanding the effects of training, exercise, and nutrition on human performance, and how to optimize training programs based on biomechanical principles.
Kinematics: The study of the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause them.
Dynamics: The study of the forces that cause motion and their effects.
Statics: The study of objects in equilibrium or at rest.
Kinetics: The study of the causes of motion, including the forces that produce or modify it.
Kinematic analysis: The study of the motion of objects through the measurement of angles, velocities, and accelerations.
Kinetic analysis: The study of the forces experienced by an object during motion.
Joint mechanics: The study of the structure and function of joints and their movements.
Muscle mechanics: The study of the mechanical properties of skeletal muscle and its role in movement.
Biomechanics of locomotion: The study of how humans move through different types of locomotion, including walking, running, and jumping.
Biomechanics of sports: The study of the mechanics of sports movements, including throwing, kicking, and hitting a ball.
Biomechanics of injury: The study of the mechanisms of injury and the factors contributing to injury in sports and other physical activities.
Biomechanics of rehabilitation: The study of the mechanisms of injury and the factors contributing to injury in sports and other physical activities.
Ergonomics: The study of the design of equipment and systems to maximize efficiency, safety, and comfort for the user.
Forensic biomechanics: The application of biomechanical principles to the investigation of crimes and accidents.
Computational biomechanics: The use of computer models to simulate and study human movement and its effects.
"...at any level from whole organisms to organs, cells and cell organelles."
"...using the methods of mechanics."
"Biomechanics is a branch of biophysics."
"Computational mechanics goes far beyond pure mechanics..."
"...and involves other physical actions: chemistry, heat and mass transfer, electric and magnetic stimuli..."
"The study of the structure, function and motion of the mechanical aspects of biological systems."
"...from whole organisms to organs, cells and cell organelles."
"...to study the structure, function and motion of biological systems."
"Biomechanics is a branch of biophysics."
"...chemistry, heat and mass transfer, electric and magnetic stimuli and many others."
"Biomechanics encompasses the mechanical aspects of biological systems."
"Computational mechanics extends its scope to include other physical actions such as chemistry, heat and mass transfer."
"Biomechanics can analyze biological systems at any level, from whole organisms to organs, cells, and cell organelles."
"Biomechanics is the study of the structure, function and motion of the mechanical aspects of biological systems."
"Computational mechanics goes far beyond pure mechanics..."
"Computational mechanics involves other physical actions such as chemistry, heat and mass transfer, electric and magnetic stimuli."
"Biomechanics is a branch of biophysics."
"...electric and magnetic stimuli and many others."
"...using the methods of mechanics."