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.
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
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