KIN 201 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Force Platform, Prosthetist, Orthotics
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What is the de nition of biomechanics: the study of mechanical principles as they are applied to living organisms. Law of inertia: an object will keep doing what it"s doing (moving or not) if f=0. Law of acceleration: the greater the mass, the greater the resistance to acceleration. Law of action/reaction: for every action, there"s an equal and opposite reaction. What are the three primary goals of a biomechanist. What are three primary goals of a biomechanist in regards to human performance: technique improvement, equipment improvement, training improvement, health improvement, reduce injuries. What do ergonomists do: analyze workplaces and recommends changes in tasks, equipment, and training to improve safety. What is an anthropometric measurement: used to assess size, shape, and composition of the human body. What does a forensic biomechanist do: analyzes workplace injuries. What is the function of a biomechanical gait laboratory? : used to determine walking form of children and injured adults.
