Biomechanics Flashcards
1
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Define hysteresis
A
Energy loss during loading is greater than what comes back during unloading so there is elongation
2
Q
Define stress relaxation
A
Response to a sustained stretch that causes energy loss and allows elongation of connective tissue
3
Q
Define creep
A
When we apply constant load we get elongation over time e.g stretching
4
Q
Define viscoelasticity
A
The stress and subsequent strain in the muscle depends on the rate of loading
5
Q
Define elasticity
A
The ability of the tissue to return to its original length after the stress is removed
6
Q
Kinetics vs kinematics
A
Kinetics deals with body motion and the forces that cause it to move and kinematics describes body motion without regard to the forces that produce motion
