MA I: Biomechanical Principles

Question 1

what is the term that describes the study of forces that are applied to the outside and inside of the body and the body’s reaction to those forces

Answer 1

Biomechanics

  Law of inertia, acceleration, and action-reaction

Question 2

Steps for constructing the Free Body Diagram

Answer 2

1. draw only the part that is moving
2. draw coordinate system X along the long bone
3. draw the 4 forces
4. Write the equation