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Biomechanics a case-based approach

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Biomechanics: A Case-Based Approach focuses on the comprehension, retention, and application of the core concepts of biomechanics using problem-based learning strategies. The book features a broad range of case studies and examples to illustrate key content throughout the text. Relevant and realisti...

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Main Author: Flanagan, Sean P. 1968- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Burlington, MA Jones & Bartlett Learning c2014
Subjects:
Human mechanics > Textbooks
Tissues > Mechanical properties > Textbooks
Joints > Range of motion > Textbooks
Biomechanical Phenomena
Movement
Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Describing motion : linear kinematics in one dimension
  • Describing motion : linear kinematics in two dimensions
  • Describing motion : angular kinematics
  • Describing motion : inertia and momentum
  • Explaining motion I : linear kinetics
  • Explaining motion II : angular kinetics
  • Work-energy
  • Collisions, impacts, and the conservation laws
  • Mechanics of the human frame
  • Muscle-tendon mechanics
  • Single joint concepts
  • Lower extremity biomechanics
  • Biomechanics of the axial skeleton
  • Upper extremity biomechanics
  • Multi-joint concepts
  • Putting it all together.

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