This includes the basics of biomechanics is the study of the structure, function, and motion of the mechanical aspects of biological systems, at any level from whole organisms to organs, cells and cell organelles, using the methods of mechanics. Biomechanics is a branch of biophysics.

1. Introduction - Biomechanics
B I O M E D I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G
Prepared By Atheena Pandian

2. Today's
Presentation
What is Biomechanics?
Human Biomechanics
Kinesiology
Applications
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3. What is
Biomechanics
Biomechanics is the science of
movement of a living body,
including how muscles, bones,
tendons, and ligaments work
together to produce movement.

4. Wiki -
Definition
Biomechanics is the study of the structure, function
and motion of the mechanical aspects of biological
systems, at any level from whole organisms to organs,
cells and cell organelles, using the methods of
mechanics.

5. Various Domain
Biofluid mechanics
Biotribology
Comparative biomechanics
Computational biomechanics
Continuum biomechanics
Plant biomechanics
Sports biomechanics
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6. Human -
Biomechanics
In humans, biomechanics often
refers to the study of how the
skeletal and musculature systems
work under different conditions.

7. Parameter to note
acceleration. the rate at
which speed changes.
agonist. the muscle most
directly involved in
creating movement.
anatomical position. the
body standing erect with
arms down and palms
forward.
angle of pennation.
angular displacement.
angular velocity.
antagonist etc
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8. Where to apply?
Biomechanics is widely used in
orthopedic industry to design
orthopedic implants for human joints,
dental parts, external fixations and
other medical purposes.

9. Kinesiology is the scientific
study of human or non-human
body
movement. Kinesiology addres
ses physiological,
biomechanical, and
psychological dynamic
principles and mechanisms of
movement.
Kinesiology
(Biomechanics)

10. Classification of Biomechanics

11. Applications
Applications of biomechanical principles and
models in industry to control musculoskeletal
disorders of the low back and upper
extremity.
Applications of 2-D and 3-D biomechanical
models to estimate compressive force on the
low back, the strength requirements of jobs,
It is used to study of the performance and
function of biomaterials used for orthopedic
implants.
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12. Thank You