Steve McCaw
Biomechanics For Dummies
- ISBN 13:
- 9781118674697
- author:
- Steve McCaw
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 408
- Dimensions:
- 18.8 x 2 x 23.6 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Biological Sciences, Animal Sciences
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Biomechanics For Dummies provides a clear introduction to the subject, explaining the relationships between biological and mechanical worlds. This guide covers the terminology and fundamentals of biomechanics, as well as its applications in various fields such as exercise and sports science, health sciences, and engineering. The book offers an accessible overview of biomechanics, including topics like bone and joint composition and function, motion analysis and control, and fluid mechanics. It also includes black and white medical illustrations to help illustrate key concepts. This comprehensive guide is ideal for students studying subjects such as kinesiology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and more. By covering the basics of biomechanics in a straightforward and easy-to-follow manner, this book provides an essential resource for anyone looking to gain a basic understanding of the subject.