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Biomechanics and motor control of human movement / David A. Winter

Main Author Winter, David A. Edition 4th ed. Publication Hoboken : Wiley, cop. 2009 Description xiv, 370 p. : il. ; 25 cm ISBN 978-0-470-39818-0 Topical name Biomecânica
Cinesiologia
Fisiologia do movimento
CDU 796.012
612.76
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Contents

1 Biomechanics as an Interdiscipline
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Measurement, Description, Analysis, and Assessment
1.2 Biomechanics and its Relationship with Physiology and Anatomy
1.3 Scope of the Textbook
1.4 References

2 Signal Processing
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Auto- and Cross-Correlation Analyses
2.2 Frequency Analysis
2.3 Ensemble Averaging of Repetitive Waveforms
2.4 References

3 Kinematics
3.0 Historical Development and Complexity of Problem
3.1 Kinematic Conventions
3.2 Direct Measurement Techniques
3.3 Imaging Measurement Techniques
3.4 Processing of Raw Kinematic Data
3.5 Calculation of Other Kinematic Variables
3.6 Problems Based on Kinematic Data
3.7 References

4 Anthropometry
4.0 Scope of Anthropometry in Movement Biomechanics
4.1 Density, Mass, and Inertial Properties
4.2 Direct Experimental Measures
4.3 Muscle Anthropometry
4.4 Problems Based on Anthropometric Data
4.5 References

5 Kinetics: Forces and Moments of Force
5.0 Biomechanical Models
5.1 Basic Link-Segment Equations—the Free-Body Diagram
5.2 Force Transducers and Force Plates
5.3 Bone-on-Bone Forces During Dynamic Conditions
5.4 Problems Based on Kinetic and Kinematic Data
5.5 References

6 Mechanical Work, Energy, and Power
6.0 Introduction
6.1 Efficiency
6.2 Forms of Energy Storage
6.3 Calculation of Internal and External Work
6.4 Power Balances at Joints and Within Segments
6.5 Problems Based on Kinetic and Kinematic Data
6.6 References

7 Three-Dimensional Kinematics and Kinetics
7.0 Introduction
7.1 Axes Systems
7.2 Marker and Anatomical Axes Systems
7.3 Determination of Segment Angular Velocities and Accelerations
7.4 Kinetic Analysis of Reaction Forces and Moments
7.5 Suggested Further Reading
7.6 References

8 Synthesis of Human Movement—Forward Solutions
8.0 Introduction
8.1 Review of Forward Solution Models
8.2 Mathematical Formulation
8.3 System Energy
8.4 External Forces and Torques
8.5 Designation of Joints
8.6 Illustrative Example
8.7 Conclusions
8.8 References

9 Muscle Mechanics
9.0 Introduction
9.1 Force-Length Characteristics of Muscles
9.2 Force-Velocity Characteristics
9.3 Muscle Modeling
9.4 References

10 Kinesiological Electromyography
10.0 Introduction
10.1 Electrophysiology of Muscle Contraction
10.2 Recording of the Electromyogram
10.3 Processing of the Electromyogram
10.4 Relationship between Electromyogram and Biomechanical Variables
10.5 References

11 Biomechanical Movement Synergies
11.0 Introduction
11.1 The Support Moment Synergy
11.2 Medial/Lateral and Anterior/Posterior Balance in Standing
11.3 Dynamic Balance during Walking
11.4 References

Appendices

A. Kinematic, Kinetic, and Energy Data
B. Units and Definitions Related to Biomechanical and Electromyographical Measurements

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