Into to Biomechanics Terms

Question 1

Anthropometry

Answer 1

Science of measurement of body size

Question 2

Biomechanics

Answer 2

Study of mechanics laws relating to the movement of living organisms

Question 3

Dynamics

Answer 3

Branch of mechanics dealing with systems subject to acceleration

Question 4

Ergonomics

Answer 4

Study of efficiency in working environments

Question 5

Formal problems

Answer 5

1. Set of given info
2. Particular goal/answer/desired finding.
3. Set of operations/processes that can be used to arrive at answer from given info

Question 6

Informal problems

Answer 6

Open-ended, subjective opinion required, no single right answer

Question 7

Kinematics

Answer 7

Study of description of motion over space/time

Question 8

Kinesiology

Answer 8

Study of human movement

Question 9

Kinetics

Answer 9

Study of the action of forces

Question 10

Mechanics

Answer 10

Branch of physics that analyzes the actions of forces on particles/mechanical systems

Question 11

Qualitative

Answer 11

Description of quality

Question 12

Quantitative

Answer 12

Implies that numbers are involved

Question 13

Quantitative Reasoning

Answer 13

Problem solving

Question 14

Statics

Answer 14

Study of systems In constant state of motion, motionless, constant speed