Biomechanics: The Physics Of Human Movement

Understand The Science Behind Movement: Apply Mechanical Principles To The Musculoskeletal System Of The Human Body

What you'll learn

Understand the effect of physics on our movements and our body

Become familiar with the basics of mechanics

Understand how our muscle types influence the amount of force that can be generated

Learn how forces interact in static and dynamic systems and its effect on bodies

Get to know the anatomy and the function of the skeletal system and the muscular system

Learn how our bones deform in response to movements and loads

Get to know different tools on how to analyze and optimize motion

Understand the meaning of biomechanics and possible fields of work

Requirements

No advanced knowledge of maths and physics needed

Interest in human anatomy and movement, as well as mechanics and technology

Description

GET TO KNOW THE BIOMECHANICS OF THE HUMAN BODY BY COMBINING THE PHYSICS WITH THE ANATOMY!In this course, we apply mechanical principles to the musculoskeletal system in order to understand, analyze and optimize human movement.In other words, we combine the human anatomy with the mechanics, forming the interdisciplinary science called biomechanics. So whether you are a doctor, a trainer or an athlete and know the human body or you are an engineer or a physicist and know the mechanics, this course is going to help you understand the other side of the puzzle.If You Are Curious And Want To Pursue A Career In Biomechanics, Check Out This Course.As a studied biomechanist myself, I study the science of human locomotion and find ways to analyze and optimize movements. This course contains lots of valuable scientifically proven knowledge that I have gained over the years studying and working in the field of biomechanics, put together into 60+ lectures and 3.5 hours of content. Let me share it with you!I will take you through all the important matters related to the biomechanics, from the principles of mechanics (statics, elastostatics, kinematics & kinetics), all the way to the structure and functioning of the musculoskeletal system. Throughout this course, we will talk about practical examples, so you'll get a better idea of possible applications for biomechanics in the industry.After finishing this course, you will be able to:Understand the basics of the mechanics as well as the anatomyKnow possible fields of work for biomechanicsUnderstand how forces act in static and dynamic systemsUnderstand how bodies deform under stress and strainUnderstand how the human body is built mechanicallyKnow the most common tools used for motion analysis in the industryThe following topics will be covered in this course:DefinitionHow can we define the term biomechanics?What are the tasks of biomechanics and which fields of work are there?What are some practical examples for biomechanical problems?Basics Of Physics: MechanicsWhat do we need to know about the mechanics?How can we physically define parameters like the velocity, the force or the energy?What are the mathematical formulas to calculate those parameters?Statics Of The Human BodyWhat are Newton's laws are why are they important to understand?How can we calculate forces and moments in static systems?What and where is the center of gravity of a body?The Skeletal SystemWhat's the structure of bones and joints?What does "stress shielding" mean and why is it bad?How is the knee joint built and what's the biomechanical role of the patella?Stability & Resistance Of The Human BodyWhich types of loading and deformation are there?How can we define and calculate internal forces?How can we calculate the stress and the strain within objects?The Muscular SystemWhat's the structure and function of tendons and ligaments?Which types of muscle are there and how are they built?How do muscles contract and how does it affect force generation?Kinematics & Kinetics Of Human MovementWhat's the difference between kinematics and kinetics?How can we describe moving bodies?How can we calculate forces in dynamic systems?Motion Analysis: Tools & StrategiesWhat are the objectives of motion tracking?Which tools for the analysis of human movement exist in the industry?How can we further analyze data obtained from motion tracking systems?Of course, there is a 30-day money-back guarantee from Udemy. Feel free to enroll now to see if this course is for you!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction: Definition & Tasks Of Biomechanics

Lecture 1 Welcome!

Lecture 2 Course Structure & Overview

Lecture 3 Definition Of Biomechanics

Lecture 4 Planes & Axes

Lecture 5 Location & Movement Terminology

Lecture 6 Tasks Of Biomechanics

Lecture 7 Fields Of Work

Lecture 8 Practical Biomechanical Examples

Section 2: Basics Of Physics: Mechanics (Velocity, Acceleration, Work, Energy, etc.)

Lecture 9 Definition Of Mechanics

Lecture 10 Velocity

Lecture 11 Acceleration

Lecture 12 Force

Lecture 13 Momentum

Lecture 14 Energy

Lecture 15 Mechanical Work

Lecture 16 Mechanical Power

Section 3: Statics Of The Human Body: Forces, Moments & Equilibrium Conditions

Lecture 17 Forces & Their Outputs

Lecture 18 Newton's Laws

Lecture 19 Reaction Forces

Lecture 20 Quick Reminder!

Lecture 21 Trigonometry

Lecture 22 Distribution Of Forces Into Components

Lecture 23 Moments & Their Outputs

Lecture 24 Equilibrium Conditions

Lecture 25 Center Of Gravity

Lecture 26 Static Friction

Lecture 27 Example: Static Structure Of An Arm

Section 4: The Skeletal System: Anatomy Of Bones & Joints

Lecture 28 Structure & Function Of Bones

Lecture 29 Bone Types

Lecture 30 Stress Shielding

Lecture 31 Anatomy & Functioning Of Joints

Lecture 32 Joint Types

Lecture 33 Anatomy Of The Knee Joint

Lecture 34 The Biomechanical Role Of The Patella

Section 5: Stability & Resistance Of The Human Body: Elastostatics, Tension & Deformation

Lecture 35 Elastostatics

Lecture 36 Types Of Loading & Deformation

Lecture 37 Internal Forces

Lecture 38 Stress

Lecture 39 Deformation

Lecture 40 Hooke's Law

Section 6: The Muscular System

Lecture 41 Structure & Function Of Tendons & Ligaments

Lecture 42 Ligaments Of The Knee Joint

Lecture 43 Meniscus

Lecture 44 Muscle Types

Lecture 45 Structure Of Skeletal Muscle

Lecture 46 Muscle Contraction

Lecture 47 Force-Length Relationship

Lecture 48 Muscle Architectures

Lecture 49 Example: Deformation Of Muscles

Section 7: Kinematics & Kinetics Of Human Movement

Lecture 50 Basics Of Dynamics

Lecture 51 Idealizations

Lecture 52 Kinematics & Kinetics

Lecture 53 D'Alembert's Principle

Section 8: Motion Analysis: Tools & Strategies

Lecture 54 Motion Tracking: Objectives

Lecture 55 Finite Element Method (FEM)

Lecture 56 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

Lecture 57 Force & Pressure Plates

Lecture 58 2D Motion Analysis

Lecture 59 3D Motion Analysis

Lecture 60 Data Analysis

Lecture 61 Thank You!

Section 9: Additional Content

Lecture 62 Location & Movement Terminology

Lecture 63 Weight Percentiles Of Human Limbs

Lecture 64 Joint & Bone Types

Lecture 65 Muscle Map

Lecture 66 Bone Map

Engineers who are looking to understand the anatomy of the human body better,Athletes, coaches and trainers who are looking to understand the mechanics of human movement better,Anybody who is interested in learning about how we move