Definition of Biomechanics

1. Noun. (biology physics) The branch of biophysics that deals with the mechanics of the human or animal body; especially concerned with muscles and the skeleton ¹

2. Noun. (biology) The functioning of a particular part of a body ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Biomechanics

1. [n]

Medical Definition of Biomechanics

1. The study of the body in terms of its mechanical structure and properties. Locomotion of the body is one of the more important things to which the mechanical laws are applied for study. (21 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Biomechanics

biomanufacturing
biomarker
biomarkers
biomaterial
biomaterials
biomathematical
biomathematics
biome
biomechanic
biomechanical
biomechanically
biomechanics (current term)
biomechanist
biomechanists
biomedical
biomedical and dental materials
biomedical cloning
biomedical engineering
biomedical model
biomedical science
biomedically
biomedicals
biomedicine
biomedicines
biomelanin
biomembrane

Literary usage of Biomechanics

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Steno on Muscles by Kardel, Troels (1994)
"... Arm Man biomechanics biomechanics biomechanics biomechanics biomechanics biomechanics Historical biomechanics biomechanics Huijing and Woittiez 1984, ..."

2. Gait Analysis In The Science Of Rehabilitation by Joel A. DeLisa (1998)
"biomechanics is the application of Newtonian mechanics to the study of the neuromuscular skeletal system. biomechanics has found its greatest use in ..."

3. Choosing a Wheelchair System edited by Seldon P. Todd, Jr. (1992)
"In biomechanics VI-B: International Series on biomechanics, Asmussen E, ... In Bedsore biomechanics, Kenedi RM, Cowden JM, Scales JT (Eds.), 95-102. ..."

4. Prosthetics/Amputations/Orthotics/Orthopedics and Spinal Cord Injury and edited by Mindy L. Aisen (2000)
"In: biomechanics of normal and prosthetic gait. ... biomechanics of diarthrodial joints. Vol. 1. New York: Springer-Verlag; 1990. p. 215-. 14. ..."

5. Cumulative Trauma Disorders in the Workplace: Bibliography by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"(Each author's area of expertise is as follows: K Lee, biomechanics; N Swanson and S Sauter, office ergonomics; R Wickstrom, biomechanics and physical ..."

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