1. 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

2. Review topics Anatomical terminology Reference position
Cardinal planes and axis

3. Review topics Fundamental concepts Mass Inertia Force Weight
Center of gravity
Pressure
Mechanical stress
Torque
Fundamental concepts
Biomechanics

4. Review topics Fundamental concepts Compression Tension Torsion bending
Biomechanics

5. 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

6. Review topics Skeletal muscle biomechanics Activation states
Properties
Structure
Theory
Motor unit

7. Review topics Skeletal muscle biomechanics
force production of an isolated muscle is influenced by:
Human strength (torque) is influenced by: