Title:
Basic biomechanics
Author:
Hall, Susan J. (Susan Jean), 1953-
ISBN:
9780073044811
9780071260411
9780071104319
9780073280493
9780071106665
9780073044873
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Edition:
5th ed.
Publication Information:
Boston, Mass. : McGraw-Hill, ©2007.
Physical Description:
xvi, 544 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Contents:
What Is Biomechanics? -- Kinematic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion -- Kinetic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion -- The Biomechanics of Human Bone Growth and Development -- The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Articulations -- The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Muscle -- The Biomechanics of the Human Upper Extremity -- The Biomechanics of the Human Lower Extremity -- The Biomechanics of the Human Spine -- Linear Kinematics of Human Movement -- Angular Kinematics of Human Movement -- Linear Kinetics of Human Movement -- Equilibrium and Human Movement -- Angular Kinetics of Human Movement -- Human Movement in a Fluid Medium.
Abstract:
This introduction to biomechanics uses the latest findings from the research literature to support and exemplify the concepts presented. Quantitative as well as qualitative examples of problems illustrate biomechanical principles.
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