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Angular Kinematics Terms Flashcards

1
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Absolute angle

A

Angular orientation of a body segment with respect to fixed line of reference

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2
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Anatomical reference position

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Reference point on the body in anatomical position

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3
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Angular acceleration

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Change in angular velocity over change in time, alpha

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Angular displacement

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Change in position, theta

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5
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Angular distance

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Total length of travel, phi

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Angular speed

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Change in angular distance over change in time, sigma

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7
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Angular velocity

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Change in angular displacement over change in time, omega

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Axis of rotation

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Body revolving around a central line/point

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Clockwise rotation

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Negative numbers

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10
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Counterclockwise rotation

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Positive numbers

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11
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External angle

A

Angle outside of two segments

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12
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General motion

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Combo of angular/linear motion

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13
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Goniometer

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Instrument that measures angles

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14
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Instant center

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Location of joint center of rotation

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15
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Internal angle

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Angle within two segments

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16
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Pitch

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Rotate around mediolateral axis

17
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Radial acceleration

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Acceleration of a body in angular motion directed toward the center of curvature; change in direction, no change in speed

18
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Radian

A

Unit of angular measure in angular-linear kinematic quantity conversions; 57.3 degrees

19
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Radius of rotation

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Distance from axis of rotation to point of interest on rotating body

20
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Relative angle

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Angle at a joint formed between longitudinal axes of adjacent segments

21
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Right hand rule

A

Procedure for identifying the direction of an angular motion vector

22
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Roll

A

Rotate about anteriorposterior axis

23
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Tangential acceleration

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Acceleration of a body in tangential motion directed along a tangent to the path of motion; change in speed

24
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Total acceleration

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Tangential AND radial acceleration

25
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Yaw

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To rotate around up/down vertical axis (longitude)

KIN 151 (12 decks)

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