Biomechanics

Question 0

Uses of bio mechanical analysis

Answer 0

Improvement of sports skills equipment 
Design of sports equipment 
Prevention of injuries 
Clinical analysis of movement pathologies 
Design of prostheses 
Design of rehabilitation

Question 1

Biomechanics

Answer 1

The application of mechanical laws to living structures specifically to the locomotor system of the human body

Question 2

Qualitative analysis

Answer 2

Non numerical description of movement based on direct observation. Conducted primarily by teachers n coaches

Question 3

Quantities analysis

Answer 3

Movement analyzed numerically based on measurements frm data collected during performance of movement. Conducted by researchers

Question 4

Mass

Answer 4

Quantity of matter contained in an object kg

Question 5

Force

Answer 5

Mass x acceleration Newtons

Question 6

Weight

Answer 6

Amount of gravitational force exerted on q body mass x acceleration of g newtons

Question 7

Volume

Answer 7

Amount of space body occupies

Question 8

Pressure

Answer 8

Force distributed over given area
N/cm^2
P= f/A

Question 9

Compression

Answer 9

Pressing or squeezing force directly axially thru a body

Question 10

Tension

Answer 10

Pulling or stretching force directly thru axially thru a body

Question 11

Shear

Answer 11

Force directed parallel to surface

Question 12

Mechanical stress

Answer 12

= f/a similar to pressure

Question 13

Lifting heavy object

Answer 13

Get help.
Feet flat on floor shoulder width pointing straight ahead don’t slip
Face object in direction u intend move to avoid twisting torques