Biomechanics

2.

Foundational Mechanical Principles

2.1.

Basic Concepts and Units

2.1.1.

Scalar and Vector Quantities

2.1.1.1.

Definitions and Differences

2.1.1.2.

Vector Representation

2.1.1.3.

Vector Addition and Resolution

2.1.2.

SI Units in Biomechanics

2.1.2.1.

2.1.2.2.

2.1.2.3.

Unit Conversions

2.1.3.

Coordinate Systems

2.1.3.1.

Cartesian Coordinate System

2.1.3.2.

Polar and Cylindrical Coordinates

2.1.3.3.

Anatomical Reference Planes and Axes

2.2.

2.2.1.

Forces and Moments

2.2.1.1.

Types of Forces

2.2.1.2.

Internal Forces

2.2.1.3.

External Forces

2.2.1.4.

Calculation of Moments

2.2.2.

Free Body Diagrams

2.2.2.1.

Construction of Free Body Diagrams

2.2.2.2.

Identifying Forces and Moments

2.2.3.

Conditions for Equilibrium

2.2.3.1.

Translational Equilibrium

2.2.3.2.

Rotational Equilibrium

2.2.4.

Center of Mass and Center of Gravity

2.2.4.1.

Definitions and Differences

2.2.4.2.

Methods of Determination

2.2.4.3.

Relevance in Human Movement

2.2.5.

Lever Systems in the Body

2.2.5.1.

Lever Systems Overview

2.2.5.2.

First-Class Levers

2.2.5.2.1.

Anatomical Examples

2.2.5.2.2.

Mechanical Advantage

2.2.5.3.

Second-Class Levers

2.2.5.3.1.

Anatomical Examples

2.2.5.3.2.

Mechanical Advantage

2.2.5.4.

Third-Class Levers

2.2.5.4.1.

Anatomical Examples

2.2.5.4.2.

Mechanical Disadvantage

2.3.

2.3.1.

2.3.1.1.

Linear Kinematics

2.3.1.1.1.

2.3.1.1.2.

2.3.1.1.3.

2.3.1.1.4.

2.3.1.1.5.

2.3.1.1.6.

2.3.1.1.7.

2.3.1.1.8.

Non-uniform Motion

2.3.1.1.9.

Projectile Motion

2.3.1.2.

Angular Kinematics

2.3.1.2.1.

Angular Position

2.3.1.2.2.

Angular Displacement

2.3.1.2.3.

Angular Velocity

2.3.1.2.4.

Angular Acceleration

2.3.1.2.5.

Relationship between Linear and Angular Motion

2.3.2.

2.3.2.1.

Newton's Laws of Motion

2.3.2.1.1.

2.3.2.1.2.

Law of Acceleration

2.3.2.1.3.

Law of Action-Reaction

2.3.2.2.

Linear Kinetics

2.3.2.2.1.

2.3.2.2.1.1.

Types of Forces in the Body

2.3.2.2.1.2.

2.3.2.2.2.

2.3.2.2.2.1.

Conservation of Momentum

2.3.2.2.3.

2.3.2.2.3.1.

Impulse-Momentum Relationship

2.3.2.3.

Angular Kinetics

2.3.2.3.1.

Moment of Inertia

2.3.2.3.1.1.

Calculation and Significance

2.3.2.3.2.

Angular Momentum

2.3.2.3.2.1.

Conservation of Angular Momentum

2.3.2.3.3.

Angular Impulse

2.3.2.3.3.1.

Angular Impulse-Momentum Relationship

2.4.

Work, Energy, and Power

2.4.1.

Mechanical Work

2.4.1.1.

Definition and Calculation

2.4.1.2.

Work-Energy Principle

2.4.2.

2.4.2.1.

2.4.2.2.

Potential Energy

2.4.2.2.1.

Gravitational Potential Energy

2.4.2.2.2.

Elastic Potential Energy

2.4.2.3.

2.4.3.

Conservation of Energy

2.4.3.1.

Energy Transformations in the Body

2.4.4.

Mechanical Power

2.4.4.1.

Definition and Calculation

2.4.4.2.

Power Output in Human Movement

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