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基本説明
Examine fundamental human movement using a quantitative biomechanical analysis. An upper-undergraduate or graduate-level text.
Full Description
Unlike previous biomechanics texts that have taken a mechanical concept and identified activities in which the concept is implicated, Biomechanical Analysis of Fundamental Human Movements takes a contrary approach by focusing on the activities and then identifying the biomechanical concepts that best facilitate understanding of those activities. Superbly illustrated with more than 140 figures depicting the critical points of biomechanical analysis, this two-color text is an invaluable tool for those pursuing the study of advanced quantitative biomechanics. It presents a clear introduction to the principles that underlie all human motion and provides a complete study of fundamental human movements and their components. Teachers of human movement, safety equipment designers, rehabilitation specialists, and students performing advanced research in the area of human biomechanics will appreciate the scientific and mathematical focus in the text. This focus allows readers to gain an understanding of human biomechanics that will enhance their ability to estimate or calculate loads applied to the body as a whole or induced in individual structures.Biomechanical Analysis of Fundamental Human Movements begins with a discussion of the principles of biomechanics and then continues into more advanced study involving the mechanical and mathematical bases for a range of fundamental human activities and their variations, including balance, slipping, falling, landing, walking, running, object manipulation, throwing, striking, catching, climbing, swinging, jumping, and airborne maneuvers. Each activity is analyzed using a specific seven-point format that helps readers identify the bimechanical concepts that explain how the movements are made and how they can be modified to correct problems. The seven points for analysis are aim, mechanics, biomechanics, variations, enhancement, safety, and practical examples that move from the simple to the more complex. More than 140 figures illustrate the points of analysis throughout the the text, providing readers with a clear depiction of both the mechanics and mathematics involved in human movements.The logical and sequential presentation of concepts in Biomechanical Analysis of Fundamental Human Movements is complemented by pedagogical elements that reinforce and expand the readers' understanding. Within each chapter, key points and highlight boxes summarize critical information, and recommended readings provide easy access to related reference material. For quick reference, students can refer to the glossary and the appendix containing a guide to key symbols representing mechanical variables and mechanical formulae. In addition, the text features more than 60 problems with answers, categorized by mechanical concept, for readers to test their understanding of biomechanical analysis. Biomechanical Analysis of Fundamental Human Movements provides a complete understanding of this branch of human biomechanics using mechanical, mathematical, and biological definitions and concepts. Its focus on fundamental human activities develops advanced analytical skills and provides a unique and valuable approach that facilitates mastery of a body of information and a method of analysis applicable to further study and research in human movement.
Contents
Part I.Chapter 1. Biomechanical Structures of the BodyThe FrameArticulationsLigamentsJoint LubricationsMuscles and TendonsSummaryChapter 2. Essential Mechanics and MathematicsKinematicsKineticsSummaryChapter 3. Foundations of MovementGravityFrictionA Simplified Representation of Muscular ActionBiomechanical Properties of MuscleUse of Muscular ForceMuscular WorkRotational Effect of ForceForces Acting on a Body SegmentRole of Biarticular MusclesSummaryPart II.Chapter 4. BalanceAim of StandingMechanics of StandingBiomechanics of StandingVariations of StandingEnhancement of StandingSafety of StandingAim of Toppling AvoidanceMechanics of TopplingBiomechanics of TopplingVariations of TopplingEnhancement of Toppling AvoidanceToppling SafetySummaryChapter 5. Slipping, Falling, and LandingAim of Slipping AvoidanceMechanics of SlippingBiomechanics of SlippingVariations of SlippingEnhancement of Slipping AvoidanceSlipping SafetyAim of Falling and Landing Mechanics of Falling and LandingBiomechanics of Falling and LandingVariations of Falling and LandingEnhancement and Safety of Falling and LandingSummaryChapter 6. Walking and RunningAim of Walking Mechanics of WalkingBiomechanics of WalkingVariations of WalkingEnhancement and Safety of WalkingAim of RunningMechanics of RunningBiomechanics of RunningVariations of RunningEnhancement of RunningRunning Safety SummaryChapter 7. JumpingAim of JumpingMechanics of JumpingBiomechanics of JumpingVariations of JumpingEnhancement of JumpingJumping SafetySummaryChapter 8. Object ManipulationAim of Gripping Mechanics of GrippingBiomechanics of GrippingVariations of GrippingEnhancement and Safety of GrippingAim of Pulling and PushingMechanics of Pulling and PushingBiomechanics of Pulling and PushingVariations of Pulling and PushingEnhancement and Safety of Pulling and Pushing Aim of Lifting and LoweringMechanics of Lifting and LoweringBiomechanics of Lifting and LoweringVariations of Lifting and LoweringEnhancement and Safety of Lifting and LoweringAim of CarryingMechanics of CarryingBiomechanics of CarryingVariations of CarryingEnhancement and Safety of CarryingSummaryChapter 9. Throwing, Striking, and CatchingAim of Throwing and StrikingMechanics of Throwing and StrikingBiomechanics of Throwing and StrikingVariations of Throwing and StrikingEnhancement of Throwing and StrikingThrowing and Striking SafetyAim of CatchingMechanics of CatchingBiomechanics of CatchingVariations of CatchingEnhancement of CatchingCatching SafetySummaryChapter 10. Climbing and SwingingAim of ClimbingMechanics of ClimbingBiomechanics of ClimbingVariations of ClimbingEnhancement and Safety of Climbing Aim of SwingingMechanics of SwingingBiomechanics of SwingingVariations of SwingingEnhancement and Safety of SwingingSummaryChapter 11. Airborne ManeuversAim of Airborne Maneuvers Mechanics of Airborne Maneuvers Biomechanics of Airborne ManeuversVariations of Airborne ManeuversEnhancement of Airborne ManeuversSafety in Airborne ManeuversSummary
