Chapters 1 and 2 Flashcards
Biomechanics definition
mechanical aspects of living organisms
Statics
study of systems in constant motion (including zero motion)
Dynamics
study of systems subject to acceleration
Kinematics
study of the appearance or description of motion
position, velocity, angle
Kinetics
forces
torque, weight, friction
Linear motion
along a line, also called translation
Rectilinear motion
along a straight line
Curvilinear motion
along a curved line
angular motion
rotation around an axis
general motion
combo of linear and angular motion
Sagittal motions
flexion/extension
dorsi/plantarflexion
hyperextension
Frontal Plane motions
abduction/adduction
radial/ulnar deviation
lateral flexion
Transverse plane motions
rotation
ER/IR
supination/pronation
horizontal ab/add
Movements based on anatomical position
cirumduction
diagonal ab/add
opposition