Biomechanics Flashcards
Principle #2 of Biomechanics
It is important when serving in volleyball that you use your bodies momentum to hit the ball
- The production of maximum force requires the use of all the joints that can be used
Principle #3 of Biomechanics
Human movement requires the use of joints in order from the largest to smallest
-When throwing a baseball, you start the movement with your legs and finish with your arms
Principle #4 of Biomechanics
The greater the applied impulse the greater the increase in velocity
- Bat speed in baseball
Principle #5 of Biomechanics
Movement occurs in the direction opposite to that of the applied force
- To spin a ball from left to right you must hit it right to left
Principle #6 of Biomechanics
Angular motion is produced by the application of a force acting at some distance from an axis
- A baseball player during his wind up tries to get his arm as far away from his body as possible
Principle #7 of Biomechanics
Angular momentum is constant when an athlete or object is free in the air
- A wide receiver can judge the distance of a pass in air from release to the apex
Biomechanics of Medicine
For the assessment of motor performance such as walking
- Someone who when walking over pronates
Biomechanics of Biomedical Engineering
The design and evaluation of prosthetic devices
Biomechanics of Equipment Design
The development of better protective equipment and better footwear
Biomechanics of Ergonomics
The design of safe and efficient chairs, work stations, on the job equipment
Biomechanics of Sport
The evaluation and analysis of technique
- Evaluating Lebron James’s foul shot technique
Biomechanics of sports medicine and industrial medicine
The analysis, prevention and treatment of injuries
Principle #1 of Biomechanics
The closer the centre of gravity is to the base of support the more stable you are
