Angular Kinematics Flashcards
what is the definition of a ridged body?
body where distance between two points remains fixed
definition of planes?
imaginary flat surface defined by two axes and extends indefinitely
definition of axis of rotation?
fixed line about which a body rotates
sagittal plane?
medial-lateral axis
anterior-posterior axis = what plane?
frontal plane
vertical axis = what plane?
transverse
relative angle definition
angle between two segments
joint angles
what is the definition of an absolute angle?
angle between a segment and a global axis
segment angles
what is a radian?
arc length
circumference=
2PiR
How many degrees is 1 radius equal to?
57.3
180/ pi
how is radians converted to degrees?
value in radians x (180/ pi)
how is degrees converted to radians?
value in degrees / (180/pi)
what is the equation for angular displacement?
final angle - initial angle