McCaw Biomechanics For Dummies

1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-118-67475-8
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 408 Seiten, E-Book

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

McCaw, Steve

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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 Force139
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" ofBiomechanics 205
Chapter 12: Stressing and Straining: The Mechanics of Materials207
Chapter 13: Boning Up on Skeletal Biomechanics 227
Chapter 14: Touching a Nerve: Neural Considerations inBiomechanics 247
Chapter 15: Muscling Segments Around: Muscle Biomechanics263
Part V: Applying Biomechanics 283
Chapter 16: Eyeballing Performance: Qualitative Analysis 285
Chapter 17: Putting a Number on Performance: QuantitativeAnalysis 305
Chapter 18: Furthering Biomechanics: Research Applications319
Chapter 19: Investigating Forensic Biomechanics: How Did ItHappen? 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 Biomechanics347
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Succeed in Your Biomechanics Course355
Index 363

Über Autor(innen)

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.