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Biomechanics
Principles of physics to quantitatively study how forces interact within a living body
Kinematics - motions HMS produces
Kinetics - forces that act on HMS
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Sagittal Plane
Right and left halves
Frontal/Coronal Axis
Flexion and extension
Bicep curls, triceps pushdown, squats, lunges, calf raises, walking, running, climbing stairs
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Frontal Plane
Front and back halves
Anterior-posterior axis
Abduction and adduction
Lateral flexion
Eversion and inversion (foot/ankle)
Lateral shoulder raise, side lunge, side shuffling
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Transverse Plane
Upper and lower halves
Vertical axis
Internal and external rotation (limbs)
Right and left (head and trunk)
Radioulnar pronation and supination
Rotations, turning lunges, throwing a ball, swinging a bat
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