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Fluid mechanics
Mechanics- Forces and Motion
Description and analysis of motion -kinematics
Description and analysis of forces – kinetics
Description and analysis of forces tend to cause
motion -statics
Kinematic concepts for
analyzing human motion
The Skeleton
General Functions
Gives the body its basic shape and
provides a strong , protective and
supporting framework for all other systems
of the body.
With regards to movement the bones of
the skeleton act as a levers operated by
the skeletal muscles.
Mechanical Functions
At birth – 270 bones
Adults – 206 bones
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@ 2008 by ERGO
@ 2008 by ERGO
Centre of Gravity
The centre of gravity (C of G) of an object
is the point at which all of the weight of the
object may be considered to be
concentrated and about which the object
( in theory) exactly balance.
Machines and mechanism