Basic biomechanics

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hall, Susan J. [ (Susan Jean)] , 1953- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : McGraw-Hill , c2007
Edition:5th ed
Subjects:
Table of 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 kinetics of human movement
  • 13. Equilibrium and human movement
  • 14. Angular kinetics of human movement
  • 15. Human movement in a fluid medium