You can never step in the same river twice, goes the old adage of
philosophy. An observation on the transitory nature of fluids in
motion, this saying also describes the endless variations
researchers face when studying human movement. Understanding these
biodynamics-why the wirewalker doesn't fall-requires a grasp of the
constant fluctuations and fine tunings which maintain balance in
the complex, fluid system of human locomotion.
Taking a comprehensive approach to the phenomenon of locomotion,
Biodynamics: Why the Wirewalker Doesn't Fall integrates physical
laws and principles with concepts of fractals, chaos, and
randomness. In so doing, it formulates a description of both the
large-scale, smooth aspects of locomotion and the more minute,
randomized mechanisms of this physiological process.
Ideal for beginners in this subject, Biodynamics provides an
elegant explanation without assuming the reader's understanding of
complex physical principles or mathematical equations. Chapter
topics include:
- Dimensions, measurement, and scaling
- Mechanics and dynamics
- Biometrics
- Conservation of momentum
- Biomechanics
- Bioelectricity
- Bioenergetics
- Fluid mechanics and dynamics
- Data analysis
- Biostatistics
Packed with problem sets, examples, and original line drawings,
Biodynamics is an invaluable text for advanced undergraduates,
graduate students, and instructors in medicine, biology,
physiology, biophysics, and bioengineering.
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