segment angle

segment angle

the angle of a segment of the human body (e.g. limb or trunk) to a fixed reference line (e.g. the horizontal).
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Putnam also stated that at least one angle must be a segment angle that is measured relative to the laboratory's coordinate system if joint angular velocities are considered.
Three-dimensional segment angles (Cardan angles) of the pelvis are calculated relative to the global coordinate system.
A kinematic analysis of the jumping front-leg axe-kick in taekwondo
According to the features of radiological investigations there was studied flexion-extension difference of segment angle at the level of intervention.
Orthopedic aspects of surgical treatment of patients with lumbar osteochondrosis
Conformance with a variety of customer applications such as segment angle, segment quantity, and filter spectral parameters
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First, sensor accuracy for estimating 3D body segment angle was assessed.
Study 1 explored the accuracy of the proposed sensors for estimating 3D body segment angle.
We assumed each body segment to be rigid, thus considering that the wearable sensors directly provide segment angle, our models were not sensitive to the exact location of sensor attachment.
Study 1: Estimation of a typical 3D body segment angle (lower back angle)
To explore whether the proposed model and algorithms allow real-time estimation of body segment angle and CoM trajectory, using the Matlab timer (Tic-Toc function), we controlled the execution of each trial for estimating and recording 3D angles of two segments calculating CoM trajectory.
Although this setup allows fair comparison between two systems for estimating a rigid segment angle, it may not represent the natural movement of a body segment.
Estimation of center of mass trajectory using wearable sensors during golf swing
LaserLinc's Profile Vu-L linear measurement system is also used for other difficult-to-measure items such as taper length and taper segment angles.
Lasers measure ID & pitch of coiled tubing
These segment angles are absolute in the defined spatial reference system.
Kinematics of a lower limb--kinematical analysis
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