Biomecânica

Fundamentals of Biomechanics

Duane Knudson

Fundamentals of Biomechanics
Second Edition

Duane Knudson Department of Kinesiology California State University at Chico First & Normal Street Chico, CA 95929-0330 USA [e-mail]

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Contents
Preface Acknowledgments ix xi

NINE FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOMECHANICS
Principles and Laws Nine Principles for Application of Biomechanics

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PART I

QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS SUMMARY REVIEW QUESTIONS KEY TERMS SUGGESTED READING WEB LINKS 3 5
5 9 11
PART II

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INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION TO BIOMECHANICS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT
WHAT IS BIOMECHANICS? WHY STUDY BIOMECHANICS?
Improving Performance Preventing and Treating Injury Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis

BIOLOGICAL/STRUCTURAL BASES
CHAPTER 3

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT BIOMECHANICS?
Scholarly Societies Computer Searches Biomechanics Textbooks

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ANATOMICAL DESCRIPTION AND ITS LIMITATIONS
REVIEW OF KEY ANATOMICAL CONCEPTS
Directional Terms Joint Motions Review of Muscle Structure