7.1 What is Biomechanics?
Biomechanics represents a broad class of science which involves the study of movement in living things. This book, however, will focus on the branch of biomechanics concerned with human movement by explaining how forces affect our movement and how to use biomechanics principles to our advantage.
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Bio: “Bio is often a prefix that refers to living things. For example:
- Biochemistry: The study of chemical processes within living things
- Biography: A written account of someone’s life
- Biohazard: A living substance that can be dangerous to other living organisms
Mechanics: “Mechanics” is a branch of science concerned with the interaction between forces and objects.
