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Table of Contents: “…to Biomechanics of Human Movement -- Fundamentals of Biomechanics and Qualitative Analysis -- Biological/Structural Bases -- Anatomical Description and Its Limitations -- Mechanics of the Musculoskeletal System -- Mechanical Bases -- Linear and Angular Kinematics -- Linear Kinetics -- Angular Kinetics -- Fluid Mechanics -- Applications of Biomechanics in Qualitative Analysis -- Applying Biomechanics in Physical Education -- Applying Biomechanics in Coaching -- Applying Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning -- Applying Biomechanics in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.…”
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Table of Contents: “…Introduction: Ch.1. Introduction to Biomechanics of human movement : What is biomechanics? …”

Table of Contents: “…1 Introduction -- 1.1. Mechanics -- 1.2 Biomechanics -- 1.3 Basic concepts -- 1.4 Newton's Laws -- 1.5 Dimensional analysis -- 1.6 Systems of units -- 1.7 Conversion of units -- 1.8 Mathematics -- 1.9 Scalars and vectors -- 1.10 Modeling and approximations -- 1.11 Generalized procedure -- 1.12 Scope of the text -- 1.13 Notation -- References, suggested reading, and other resources -- 2 Force vector -- 2.1 Definition of force -- 2.2 Properties of force as a vector quantity -- 2.3 Dimension and units of force -- 2.4 Force systems -- 2.5 External and internal forces -- 2.6 Normal and tangential forces -- 2.7 Tensile and compressive force -- 2.8 Coplanar forces -- 2.9 Collinear forces -- 2.10 Concurrent forces -- 2.11 Parallel force -- 2.12 Gravitational force or weight -- 2.13 Distributed force systems and pressure -- 2.14 Frictional forces -- 2.15 Exercise problems -- 3 Moment and torque vectors -- 3.1 Definitions of moment and torque vectors -- 3.2 Magnitude of moment -- 3.3 Direction of moment - 3.4 Dimension and units of moment -- 3.5 Some fine points about the moment vector -- 3.6 The net or resultant moment -- 3.7 The couple and couple-moment -- 3.8 Translation of forces -- 3.9 Moment as a vector product -- 3.10 Exercise problems -- 4 Statics: systems in equilibrium -- 4.1 Overview -- 4.2 Newton's Laws of mechanics -- 4.3 Conditions for equilibrium -- 4.4 Free-body diagrams -- 4.5 Procedure to analyze systems in equilibrium -- 4.6 Notes concerning the equilibrium equations -- 4.7 Constraints and reactions -- 4.8 Simply supported structures -- 4.9 Cable-pulley systems and traction devices -- 4.10 Built-in structures -- 4.11 Systems involving friction -- 4.12 Center of gravity determination -- 4.13 Exercise problems -- 5 Applications of statics to biomechanics -- 5.1 Skeletal joints -- 5.2 Skeletal muscles -- 5.3 Basic considerations -- 5.4 Basic assumptions and limitations -- 5.5 Mechanics of the elbow -- 5.6 Mechanics of the shoulder -- 5.7 Mechanics of the spinal column -- 5.8 Mechanics of the hip -- 5.9 Mechanics of the knee -- 5.10 Mechanics of the ankle -- 5.11 Exercise problems -- References -- 6 Introduction to dynamics -- 6.1 Dynamics -- 6.2 Kinematics and kinetics -- 6.3 Linear, angular and general motions -- 6.4 Distance and displacement -- 6.5 Speed and velocity -- 6.6 Acceleration -- 6.7 Inertia and momentum -- 6.8 Degree of freedom -- 6.9 Particle concept -- 6.10 Reference frames and coordinate systems -- 6.11 Prerequisites for dynamic analysis -- 6.12 Topics to be covered -- 7 Linear kinetics -- 7.1 Uniaxial motion -- 7.2 Position, displacement, velocity, and acceleration -- 7.3 Dimensions and units -- 7.4 Measured and derived quantities -- 7.5 Uniaxial motion with constant acceleration -- 7.6 Examples of uniaxial motion -- 7.7 Biaxial motion -- 7.8 Position, velocity, and acceleration vectors -- 7.9 Biaxial motion with constant acceleration -- 7.10 Projectile motion -- 7.11 Applications to athletics -- 7.12 Exercise problems -- 8 Linear kinetics -- 8.1 Overview -- 8.2 Equations of motion -- 8.3 Special cases of translational motion -- 8.3.1 Force is constant -- 8.3.2 Force is a function of time -- 8.3.3 Force is a function of displacement -- 8.4 Procedure for problem solving in kinetics -- 8.5 Work and energy methods -- 8.6 Mechanical work -- 8.6.1 Work done by a constant force -- 8.6.2 Work done by a varying force -- 8.6.3 Work as a scalar product -- 8.7 Mechanical energy -- 8.7.1 Potential energy -- 8.7.2 Kinetic energy -- 8.8 Work-energy theorem -- 8.9 Conservation of energy principle -- 8.10 Dimension and units of work and energy -- 8.11 Power -- 8.12 Applications of energy methods -- 8.13 Exercise problems -- 9 Angular kinematics -- 9.1 Polar coordinates -- 9.2 Angular position and displacement -- 9.3 Angular velocity -- 9.4 Angular acceleration -- 9.5 Dimensions and units -- 9.6 Definitions of basic concepts -- 9.7 Rotational motion about a fixed axis -- 9.8 Relationships between linear and angular quantities -- 9.9 Uniform circular motion -- 9.10 Rotational motion with constant acceleration -- 9.11 Relative motion -- 9.12 Linkage systems -- 9.13 Exercise problems -- 10 Angular kinetics -- 10.1 Kinetics of angular motion -- 10.2 Torque and angular acceleration -- 10.3 Mass moments of inertia -- 10.4 Parallel-axis theorem -- 10.5 Radius of gyration -- 10.6 Segmental motion analysis -- 10.7 Rotational kinetic energy -- 10.8 angular work and power -- 10.9 Exercise problems -- 11 Impulse and momentum -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Linear momentum and impulse-momentum method -- 11.3 Application of the impulse-momentum method -- 11.4 Conservation of linear momentum -- 11.5 Impact and collisions -- 11.6 One-dimensional collisions -- 11.6.1 Perfectly inelastic collision -- 11.6.2 Perfectly elastic collision -- 11.6.3 Elastoplastic collision -- 11.7 Two-dimensional collisions -- 11.8 Angular impulse and momentum -- 11.9 Summary of basic equations -- 11.10 Kinetics of rigid bodies in plane motion -- 11.11 Exercise problems -- 12 Introduction to deformable body mechanics -- 12.1 Overview -- 12.2 Applied forces and deformations -- 12.3 Internal forces and moments -- 12.4 Stress and strain -- 12.5 General procedure -- 12.6 Mathematics involved -- 12.7 Topics to be covered -- Suggested reading -- 13 Stress and strain -- 13.1 Basic loading configurations -- 13.2 Uniaxial tension test -- 13.3 Load-elongation diagrams -- 13.4 Simple stress -- 13.5 Simple strain -- 13.6 Stress-strain diagrams -- 13.7 Elastic deformations -- 13.8 Hooke's Law -- 13.9 Plastic deformations -- 13.10 Necking -- 13.11 Work and strain energy -- 13.12 Strain hardening -- 13.13 Hysteresis loop -- 13.14 Properties based of stress-strain diagrams -- 13.15 Idealized models of material behavior -- 13.16 Mechanical properties of materials -- 13.17 Example problems -- 13.18 Exercise problems -- 14 Multiaxial deformations and stress analysis -- 14.1 Poisson's ratio -- 14.2 Biaxial and triaxial stresses -- 14.3 Stress transformation -- 14.4 Principal stresses -- 14.5 Mohr's circle -- 14.6 Failure theories -- 14.7 Allowable stress and factor of safety -- 14.8 Factors affecting the strength of materials -- 14.9 Fatigue and endurance -- 14.10 Stress concentration -- 14.11 Torsion -- 14.12 Bending -- 14.13 Combined loading -- 14.14 Exercise problems -- 15 Mechanical properties of biological tissues -- 15.1 Viscoelasticity -- 15.2 Analogies based on springs and dashpots -- 15.3 Empirical models of viscoelasticity -- 15.3.1 Kelvin-Voight model -- 15.3.2 Maxwell model -- 15.3.3 Standard solid model -- 15.4 Time-dependent material response -- 15.5 Comparison of elasticity and viscoelasticity -- 15.6 Common characteristics of biological tissues -- 15.7 Biomechanics of bone -- 15.7.1 Composition of bone -- 15.7.2 Mechanical properties of bone -- 15.7.3 Structural integrity of bone -- 15.7.4 Bone fractures -- 15.8 Tendons and ligaments -- 15.9 Skeletal muscles -- 15.10 Articular cartilage -- 15.11 Discussion -- 15.12 Exercise problems -- Appendix A: Plane geometry -- A.1 Angles -- A.2 Triangles -- A.3 Law of Sines -- A.4 Law of Cosine -- A.5 The right triangle -- A.6 Pythagorean theorem -- A.7 Sine, Cosine, and Tangent -- A.8 Inverse Sine, Cosine, ad Tangents -- A.9 Exercise problems -- Appendix B: Vector algebra -- B.1 Definitions -- B.2 Notation -- B.3 Multiplication of a vector by a scalar -- B.4 Negative vector -- B.5 Addition of vectors : graphical methods -- B.6 Subtraction of vectors -- B.7 Addition of more than two vectors -- B.8 Projection of vectors -- B.9 Resolution of vectors -- B.10 Unit vectors - B.11 Rectangular coordinates -- B.12 Addition of vectors : trigonometric method -- B.13 Three-dimensional components of vectors -- B.14 Dot (scalar) product of vectors -- B.15 Cross (vector) product of vectors -- B.16 Exercise problems -- Appendix C: Calculus -- C.1. …”

Table of Contents: “…Cellular biomechanics -- Hemodynamics -- The circulatory system -- The interstitium -- Ocular biomechanics -- The respiratory system -- Muscles and movement -- Skeletal biomechanics -- Terrestrial locomotion.…”

Table of Contents: “…Introduction to fluid and solid mechanics -- Introduction to biomechanics of the cardiovascular system -- Blood and blood flow -- Arterial biomechanics I. …”
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