lecture 6 Flashcards
1
Q
what is a coordinate system?
A
a system that allows us to determine an objects position.
2
Q
what is an absolute reference frame?
A
used to describe landmark or segment positions. RELATIVE TO THE WORLD. it stays with the horizontal or vertical lines.
3
Q
relative reference frames
A
used for determing relative segment position anf joint angles. describes limb orientation RELATIVE TO ANOTHER.
4
Q
right handed coordinate system
A
thumb - x. 1st finger - y. 2nd finger - z
