Human movement obeys basic laws that govern static and dynamic bodies, and this textbook takes a quantitative approach to studying human biomechanics. The book features numerous homework problems and worked examples, both of which are vital for classroom use. The book will be welcomed by teachers of engineering mechanics, statics and dynamics, and biomechanics courses that assume familiarity with calculus and vectors.

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Human Body Structure: Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments, and Bones.- Laws of Motion: Snowflakes, Airborne Balls, Pendulums.- Particles in Motion: Method of Lumped Masses and Jumping, Sit-Ups, Push-Ups.- Bodies in Planar Motion: Jumping, Diving, Push-Ups, Back Curls.- Statics: Tug-of-War, Weight Lifting, Trusses, Cables, Beams.- Internal Forces and the Human Body: Complexity of the Musculoskeletal System.- Impulse and Momentum: Impulsive Forces and Crash Mechanics.- Energy Transfers: In Pole Vaulting, Running, and Abdominal Workout.- Three-Dimensional Motion: Somersaults, Throwing, and Hitting Motions.