Introduction into Biomechanics Flashcards
Anatomy
the study of body parts (humans, animals)
Biomechanics
the study of mechanical (mechanics) laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms (bio)
Dynamics
the branch of mechanics concerned with the motion of bodies under the action of forces
Ergonomics
the study of how people interact with their environment
Inertia
the tendency to remain in a static state
Kinematics
motion of objects (no forces)
Kinesiology
the study of how the human body works/moves
Kinetics
movement due to forces over time
Mechanics
motion and forces producing motion
Physiology
the way in which a living organism or bodily part functions
Quantitative Reasoning
Using all aspects (math, critical thinking, real world experiences) to solve a problem
Rigid-Body Mechanics
mechanics concerning “solid” that will not change shape or become deformed
Statics
to remain unchanged `
Explain the difference between Kinesiology and Biomechanics.
Kinesiology: the study of humans with regards to movement and health
Biomechanics: a part of Kinesiology that focuses on the mechanical movement of humans
Give an example of how a coach might utilize biomechanics.
Coaches use biomechanics to make sure athletes are being safe while they are moving and are working most efficiently
What technology has contributed to the growth of biomechanics? Explain how.
As people have discovered more about the body, the field of biomechanics has become more in-depth because they can look into the smaller and larger aspects of movements.
Provide an example of an object in a dynamic state of motion.
A car accelerating
What do kinematic studies look at?
Kinematics look at movement of objects
What do kinetics studies look at?
Kinetics look at the movement of objects with regard to influence forces that produce that movement.
What is the difference between mass and weight?
Mass is how many kilograms (how much “stuff”that person is made up of) vs Weight being how much force is being pulled down on that person’s mass due to gravity
