Review topics What is Biomechanics? Organization of Mechanic Statics, dynamics kinematics, kinetic Problems addressed by biomechanists Qualitative vs quantitative Linear vs angular motion Anatomical terminology Planes and axes Biomechanics
Review topics Anatomical terminology Reference position Cardinal planes and axis
Review topics Fundamental concepts Mass Inertia Force Weight Center of gravity Pressure Mechanical stress Torque Fundamental concepts Biomechanics
Review topics Fundamental concepts Compression Tension Torsion bending Biomechanics
Review topics Skeletal biomechanics Joint biomechanics/structure Composition and structure of bone Biomechanical behavior Stress strain relationships Stiffness vs compliance Anisotropic Viscoelastic response Bone remodeling Joint biomechanics/structure Classification Flexibility
Review topics Skeletal muscle biomechanics Activation states Properties Structure Theory Motor unit
Review topics Skeletal muscle biomechanics force production of an isolated muscle is influenced by: Human strength (torque) is influenced by: