Biomechanics For Dummies

ISBN-13: 9781118674697 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 416 str.

Steve McCaw

Opis

A thorough explanation of the tenets of biomechanics At once a basic and applied science, biomechanics focuses on the mechanical cause-effect relationships that determine the motions of living organisms. Biomechanics for Dummies examines the relationship between biological and mechanical worlds. It clarifies a vital topic for students of biomechanics who work in a variety of fields, including biological sciences, exercise and sports science, health sciences, ergonomics and human factors, and engineering and applied science. Following the path of a traditional introductory course, Biomechanics for Dummies covers the terminology and fundamentals of biomechanics, bone, joint, and muscle composition and function, motion analysis and control, kinematics and kinetics, fluid mechanics, stress and strain, applications of biomechanics, and black and white medical illustrations.

• Offers insights and expertise in biomechanics to provide an easy-to-follow, jargon-free guide to the subject
• Provides students who major in kinesiology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physical education, nutritional science, and many other subjects with a basic knowledge of biomechanics

Students and self-motivated learners interested in biological, applied, exercise, sports, and health sciences should not be without this accessible guide to the fundamentals.

Spis treści

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Started with Biomechanics 5

Chapter 1: Jumping Into Biomechanics 7

Chapter 2: Reviewing the Math You Need for Biomechanics 15

Chapter 3: Speaking the Language of Biomechanics 37

Part II: Looking At Linear Mechanics 57

Chapter 4: Making Motion Change: Force 59

Chapter 5: Describing Linear Motion: Linear Kinematics 83

Chapter 6: Causing Linear Motion: Linear Kinetics 103

Chapter 7: Looking At Force and Motion Another Way: Work, Energy, and Power 119

Part III: Investigating Angular Mechanics 137

Chapter 8: Twisting and Turning: Torques and Moments of Force 139

Chapter 9: Angling into Rotation: Angular Kinematics 157

Chapter 10: Causing Angular Motion: Angular Kinetics 173

Chapter 11: Fluid Mechanics 193

Part IV: Analyzing the Bio of Biomechanics 205

Chapter 12: Stressing and Straining: The Mechanics of Materials 207

Chapter 13: Boning Up on Skeletal Biomechanics 227

Chapter 14: Touching a Nerve: Neural Considerations in Biomechanics 247

Chapter 15: Muscling Segments Around: Muscle Biomechanics 263

Part V: Applying Biomechanics 283

Chapter 16: Eyeballing Performance: Qualitative Analysis 285

Chapter 17: Putting a Number on Performance: Quantitative Analysis 305

Chapter 18: Furthering Biomechanics: Research Applications 319

Chapter 19: Investigating Forensic Biomechanics: How Did It Happen? 329

Part VI: The Parts of Tens 339

Chapter 20: Ten Online Resources for Biomechanics 341

Chapter 21: Ten Things You May Not Know about Biomechanics 347

Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Succeed in Your Biomechanics Course 355

Index 363

O autorze

Steve McCaw, PhD, is a professor at Illinois State University. Dr. McCaw has taught Biomechanics of Human Movement, Occupational Biomechanics, and Quantitative Biomechanics and has vast experience presenting biomechanics concepts in easy–to–understand formats for use in criminal and civil cases.

Blurb

Learn to:

• Understand the foundational concepts of biomechanics
• Navigate the intersection of the biological and mechanical worlds
• Score your highest in your biomechanics course

Jump into biomechanics with this definitive, user–friendly guide

Jump right into biomechanics, where the biological and mechanical worlds meet! Biomechanics is a fundamental concept that applies to a diverse range of fields, from biological sciences and sports medicine to ergonomics and engineering. If you want to ace your biomechanics class, this easy–to–use, jargon–free guide is the perfect resource!

• Jump into biomechanics discover what biomechanics and kinesiology are and how they related to athletic training, sports medicine, and coaching
• Twisting and turning understand torques and moments of force, as well as what these concepts mean for the way the body moves
• Touching a nerve find out what nerves do and how they sense inputs and interact with other systems to produce motor outputs
• Measuring performance dive into the fun part of biomechanics with an overview of measuring the physical performance of the body
• Ace your class get insights about biomechanics that will help you prepare for your course on the subject and ace your exams

Open the book and find:

• An introduction to using biomechanics to analyze movement
• A full overview and intro to kinematics
• The terminology and foundational concepts of biomechanics
• A guide to motion analysis and control
• Medical illustrations to drive home lessons
• Information on motion capturing systems
• Tips to get the most out of your biomechanics course