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biomechanics
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bi·o·me·chan·ics (b-m-knks)
n.
1. The study of the mechanics of a living body, especially of the forces exerted by muscles and gravity on the skeletal structure.
2. The mechanics of a part or function of a living body, such as of the heart or of locomotion.
biomechanics
Etymology: Gk, bios + mechane, machine
the study of mechanical laws and their application to living organisms, especially the human body and its locomotor system. biomechanic, biomechanical, adj.
biomechanics [bi″o-mĕ-kan´iks]
the application of mechanical laws to living structures. See also kinesiology.
biomechanics (bī´ōmkan´iks),
n See biophysics.
biomechanics
the application of mechanical laws to living structures.
biomechanics
Orthopedics The application of mechanical laws to living structures, especially to the musculoskeletal system and locomotion; biomechanics addresses mechanical laws governing structure, function, and position of the human body
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