Biomechanics of

Sport and Exercise

Peter McGinnis, PhD
State University of New York, College at Cortland

Human Kinetics
Contents
Preface vii
Acknowledgments ix

Part I Fundamental Biomechanical Concepts, Principles,

and Terminology 1
Chapter 1 Why Study Biomechanics? 3
What Is Biomechanics? 5
What Are the Goals of Exercise and Sport Biomechanics? 6
The History of Sport Biomechanics 12
The Future of Sport Biomechanics 14
Summary 14

Chapter 2 Anatomical Movement Terminology 17

Body Segment, Bone, Joint, and Muscle Terminology 18
Spatial and Directional Terminology 24
Planes and Axes of Motion 25
Joint Actions 29
Summary 33

Chapter 3 Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Mechanics 39

The Organization of Mechanics 40
Basic Dimensions Used in Mechanics 41
Newton's Laws 44
Summary 46

Part II External Biomechanics: External Forces

and Their Effects on the Body and Its Movement 47
Chapter 4 Forces: Maintaining Equilibrium or Changing Motion 49
What Are Forces? 50
Classifying Forces 51

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Friction 52
itio n 57
Ad diti on of Forces: Force Com pos
Resolution of Forces 62
Static Equ ilib rium 67
Sum ma ry 72
ts in Linear Motion 75
Chapter 5 Linear Kinematics: Describing Objec
Mo tion 76
Linear Kinematics 78
Sum ma ry 93
s of Linear Motion 95
Chapter 6 Linear Kinetics: Explaining the Cause
Law of Ine rtia 96
Law of Acceleration 100
Imp uls e and Mo me ntu m 105
Law of Action-Reaction 109
Sum ma ry 110
ng the Causes
Chapter 7 Work, Power, and Energy: Explaini 113
of Motion Without Newton
Work 114
. Ene rgy 117
The Work-Energy Relationship 119
Pow er 123
Sum ma ry 125
intaining Equilibrium
Chapter 8 Torques and Moments of Force: Ma 127
or Changing Angular Motion
Wh at Are Torques? 128
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Forces and Torques in Equ ilib rium
Wh at Is Cen ter of Gravity? 140
Sum ma ry 153
jects in Angular Motion 157
Chapter 9 Angular Kinematics: Describing Ob
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An gul ar Position and Dis pla cem ent I
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An gul ar and Linear Dis pla cem ent
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An gul ar Velocity 163 ,I

An gul ar and Linear Velocity 163 J

An gul ar Acceleration 166
An gul ar and Linear Ac<;:eleration
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Angular Inertia 172
Angular Momentum 178
Angular Interpretation of Newton's First Law of Motion 180
Angular Interpretation of Newton's Second Law of Motion 183
Angular Impulse and Angular Momentum 184 I

Angular Interpretation of Newton's Third Law of Motion 185

Summary 186

Chapter 11 Fluid Mechanics: The Effects of Water and Air 191

Buoyant Force: Force Due to Immersion 192
Dynamic Fluid Force: Force Due to Relative Motion 196
Summary 207

Part III Internal Biomechanics: Internal Forces and Their Effects

on the Body and Its Movement 211
Chapter 12 Mechanics of Biological Materials: Stresses and Strains
on the Body 213
Stress 214
Strain 225
Mechanical Properties of Materials: The Stress-Strain Relationship 227
Mechanical Properties of the Musculoskeletal System 230
Summary 235

Chapter 13 The Skeletal System: The Rigid Framework of the Body 239
Bones 241
Joints 244
Summary 251

Chapter 14 The Muscular System: The Motors of the Body 255

The Structure of Skeletal Muscle 256
Muscle Action 260
Muscle Contraction Force 265
Summary 276

Chapter 15 The Nervous System: Control of the Musculoskeletal System 279

The Nervous System and the Neuron 280
The Motor Unit 282
Receptors and Reflexes 284
Summary 288
 Applying Biomechanical Principles 291
Part IV
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Chapter 16 Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis to Improve Technique
Types of Biomechanical Analysis 294
Qualit ative Biomechanical Analysis to Impro ve Technique 295
Examp le Analy ses 306
Summ ary 321
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Chapter 17 Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis to Improve Training
Biomechanics and Training 324
Qualit ative Anato mical Analy sis Metho d 325
Examp le Analy ses 329
Summ ary .342

Chapter 18 Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis

to Understand Injury Development 347
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Mechanical Stress and Injury 348
Tissue Respo nse to Stress 350
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Mecha nism of Overu se Injury 353
Indivi dual Differences in Tissue Thresh old 354 1
Intrins ic and Extrinsic Factors Affecting Injury 354
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Runni ng 358
Summ ary 367

Appen dix A Trigonometric Functi ons

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Appen dix B Answe rs to Selected Review Quest ions
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Glossary
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References and Sugge sted Readings

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Index
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A average velocity 88-89
abdomen 18-19 avulsion fracture 231
abduction 30,32-35 axes, anatomical 26-29,174-175
absolute angular position 159, 167 axis ofrotation 165,174-175
acceleration 44,90-93,100-105,166-167,207 B
activity, effect of 230-231,352-353 balance 286-287
adduction 30,32-35 ball-and-socket joints 246-247
adductor longus muscle 22 balls
age, effect of 230-231 action-reaction and 110
agonist muscles 262 as projectiles 97-98,100-101,208
airfoils 204-205 spin on 206,315-316
anatomical analysis. See qualitative anatomical analysis baseball 13,306-310
anatomical axes 26-29 base of support 148-154
anatomical planes 25-29 bench presses 116,326-329
anatomical position 24 bending loads 220-223,225,235
angles 158-159,161 Bernoulli's principle 204-206
angular acceleration 166-167,328-329,334,337,342 biceps brachii muscle 19,22,134-135,262-264
angular displacement 158-163,169 biceps femoris muscle 23-24 .
angular impulse 184-185,188 biomechanical analysis 293-321. See also qualitative
angular inertia 172-178,186 anatomical analysis
angular kinetics 171-188 evaluation of performance 304-305
angular momentum 178-185 fastball pitch 306-310
angular impulse and 184-185 football punt 331-335
human body and 179-180 forehand drive in tennis 310-316
Newton's laws and 180-187 ideal technique 295-300
overview 186-188 identifying goals 296-297
rigid body 178-179 instructing performer 305-306
angular motion 77 observation of performance 300-304
angular position 159,167 qualitative 294-295
angular velocity 163-166,181-182,187 quantitative 294-295
anisotropic materials 230 sprint running 316-321,334-339
ankle 19-20,30-32,250,330-339 technique improvement 295-306
antagonist muscles 263 training and 324-325
anterior, definition of 24 vertical jump 330-331
anteroposterior (AP) axis 26-27,30-33,35 biomechanics 3-14
aponeuroses 257 definition 5-6
Archimedes 194 friction and 56-57
arm curls 134-135,138-139 future of 14
arms 18-19. See also elbow goals of 6-12
articular capsule 247 history of 12-14
articular cartilage 232-233,247-249,251 body fat 195
autonomic nervous system 281 bones
average acceleration 90-91 anatomy and classification 241-243
average angular velocity 163 elastic modulus 231
average speed 85-89 growth and development 243-245

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bones (continued) density 194-196,200

loads on 216-218,220,222-223,230-232,235-236 depression 33,35
long 242-245,260 Descartes, Rene 79
marrow 242 diagonal planes 29,33
ove;rview 240 diaphYSis 243
surface irregularities 242-243 discus throwing 115,119-120,185
tendon attachment 259 displacement 81-85,93,97,115-116,158-163,169
terminology 18-19 distal, definition of 24
brittleness 229-230 distance traveled 80-81,83,85. See also displacement
buoyant force 192-196,207 diving, moments of inertia 175-176
bursa 259 dorsiflexion 30-31,35
C downward rotation 33,35
cancellous (trabecular or spongy) bone 231,241 drafting 202, 296
cardinal plane 25-26 drag force 197-202,208
carpals 18-20 ductility 229-230
Cartesian coordinate system 79-81, 82 dynamic fluid force 196-208. See also fluid mechanics
cartilage 232-233,242-249,251 dynamic friction 53-56
cartilaginous joints 245-246 dynamics 41, 76, 96, 326 'j

cartwheel axis (anteroposterior axis) 26-27,30-33,35

catching technique 108
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eccentric contraction 261-263,273-274,277,286,327 'I
center of gravity eccentric force 128-129
definition 140 effective radius 165 I
in free-body diagrams 67-68 elastic behavior 227-228,231,233 I
in human body 143-145 elastic cartilage 232
mathematical determination 140-143 elastin 230,233
movement and 145-147,151-153,299 elbow 19-21,30-31,250-251,338,343
stability and 147-154 elevation 33,35
center of pressure 206,359-360 ellipSOidal joints 246
central nervous system 280-282. See also nervous system endolymph 286
centric force 128-129 endomysium 257, 259
centripetalforce 166-169 epicondyle 242
children, bones in 243-244 c epimysium 257, 259
circumduction 33 epiphyseal cartilage 242-244
clavicle 19-21 epiphysis 243
clockwise 160 equipment 8-9, 12, 272. See also running, shoes
colinear forces 57-59 Erasquin, Felix 7
collagen 230,232-234,236,259 erector spinae muscle group 24
combined loads 224-225,235 eversion 30,32,35
compact bone 231 exercise machines 272
compression 51,217-218,220,223,235,349-350 extension 30-31, 35
concentric contractions 260-262,273-274,276,327 external forces 52. See also forces
concurrent forces 59-62 external oblique muscle 22,24
condyle 242 external rotation 33-35
connective tissue 230-231 exteroceptors 284,287-288
conservation of angular momentum 182 F
conservation of mechanical energy 122-123 failure strength 229,235-236
contact forces 52 fascicle 257, 259
cortical bone 231-232,241 fastball pitch 306-310
cosine function 65-66 fatigue, muscle 275
counterclockwise 160 femur 19-21,222-225,244
creep 232-234 Fenn, Wallace 13
cross-country skiing 8, 10-11, 56-57 fibrous cartilage 232
cross-training 364 fibrous joints 245-246
Cureton, Thomas 13 fibula 19-21 i
curvilinear translation 76-77 figure skating 10-11,67-68,182
D fingers 19, 22-23 j
dancing, angular momentum 185 flexibility exercises 286
deceleration 91 flexion 30-31,35 I
deep, definition of 24 fluid friction 52-53
deformation 40,216-217,220,223,225-226,233 fluid mechanics 191-208
deltoid muscle 19,22 buoyancy 192-196
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drag force 197-202 hammer throwing 167-168
lift force 202-206 hamstring muscle 270-272
overview 40 hand 18-19
relative velocity 196-197,202 head 18-19
foot 18-19,223,358-362,365 heel 350
football punt 331-335 Held, Dick 8-9
force couples 128 Held, Frank ''Bud'' 8-9
forces. See also Newton's laws of motion high jumping 3,7-9,144,298-300,302-304
addition of 57-62 Hill, Archibald V. 13
buoyant 192-196,207 hinge jOints 245,248
centric 128-129 hip
centripetal 166-169 in football punt 331-333,335
colinear 57-59 in javelin throwing 338,341,344-345
compressive 51, 349-350 joint movement 30-34, 246
concurrent 59-62 overview 19-21
contact 52 in sprint running 338-339
definition of 43,50 in vertical jump 330
drag 197-202,208 horizontal motion 96-98,101-102. See also displacement
dynamic fluid 196-208 hormones, bones and 244
eccentric 128-129 human body. See also qualitative anatomical analysis
graphical determination of 63-64 angular momentum 179-181
gravitational 45-46,52,59 axes 26-29,174-175
impact 108-109,328-329,334,337 buoyancy 195-196
injury and 348,350 center of gravity 143-145
lift 202-206,208 mechanical properties 230-235
moment of. See torque moments of inertia 175-176
in muscles 138-139,273-274 response to stress 350-353
net 57,66-67, 106 humerus 18,20-21,216-218
normal 53-54 hurdling 182-183
reaction 68-71,98,103-104,109-110,359-361 hyaline cartilage 232
resultant 57-62 hyperextension 30-31,35
static equilibrium 67-72 I
tensile 51,266-274,350 ice hockey 296-297
torque and 136-140 ice skating 10-11,67-68,182
trigonometric determination of 64-67 impact force 108-109,328-329,334,337
types of 51 impulse 105-109,184-185,187-188
zero net 98-100 impulse-momentum equation 105-108,110
forearm 18-19 impulsive load 360
forehand drive in tennis 310-316 inertia 42-44,96-100,172-179,186,188
form drag 199-202 inferior, definition of 24
Fosblll"Yr Dick 7, 9 injury 347-367
fossa 242 biomechanics and 11-12,235,304
fovea 242 cross-training and 364
free-body diagrams 67-71 factors affecting 354-358
friction 52-57 individual differences and 354, 356
frontal plane 25-27,35 loading patterns and 359-360
frontal-sagittal (longitudinal) axis 26-27,29,33,35 mechanical stress and 348-351
frontal (transverse) axis 26-27,30,34-35 overuse 352-353,358-367
G psychological considerations 366-367
gastrocnemius muscle 23-24,263 traumatic 353
general motion 77-78 instantaneous acceleration 91
gliding joints 245 instantaneous angular velocity 163 I,I
gluteus maximus muscle 19,23 instantaneous speed 88 I1

gluteus medius muscle 19,23 instantaneous velocity 89,318

golf 164-165,178-179,206 internal forces 51
Golgi tendon organ 286,289 internal rotation 33-35
gracilis muscle 22 International Amateur Athletic Federation (lAAF) 7-9
gravitation 45-46,52,59,101,118 interneurons 282
groin muscle 24 interoceptors 284
gymnastics 6,12,59-61,182,185 inverse dynamic analysis 326
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inversion 30,32,35 injury and 359-360

iron cross 10-11 mechanical 219-224
isometric activity 273-274,276-277,327 during running 358-362
isotropic materials 230 shear 219
strength increase from 230-231
J torsion 223-224
javelin throwing 7-8,206-207,338-342
uniaxial 219,235
Johnson, Ben 86-87
loading rate 231-232
Johnson, WaIter 13
longitudinal axis 26-27,29,33,35
joints. See also specific joint
longitudinal fibers 261,266-270,276
analysis of motions 29-35,326-329,330-332
long jump 301-302
angular acceleration 328-329,334,337,342
cavities 248-249,294 M
classification 244-247 Magnus effect 205-207
flexibility 249-251 Marey, Etienne Jules 13
javelin throw and 338 mass 42-43,364-365. See also weight
range of motion 249-250,252,329,334-335,337-339, mechanics 39-46. See also biomechanical analysis;
342 biomechanics
stability 248-252 medial, definition of 24
terminology 18-19 mediolateral (transverse) axis 26-27,30,34-35
joules 115-116 men, center of gravity 143
jumping metacarpals 18,20
anatomical analysis 330-331 metatarsals 19-20
center of gravity 145-147 modulus of elasticity 228,233
high jump 3,7-9,144,298-300,302-304 moment arm 131,134-135,150
landing techniques 108-109 moment of force. See torque
long jump 301-302 moment of inertia 172-179,188
momentum 106-108 momentum 105-110,187. See also angular momentum
prestretch and 274 motion 76-78
K motor neurons 282-286
kinesiology 12-14 movement, center of gravity and 151-153
kinetic energy 117-118 muscles 255-277
kinetics 41,96 contractions
knee concentric 260-263
in football punt 331-333,335 eccentric 261-263
injuries 350 in football punt 335
joint movement 30-31,249 in javelin throwing 338-345
overview 19-21 mechanics of 264
running and 361-362, 365-366 muscle length and 268-271
in sprint running 334-335,337,339 qualitative anatomical analysis of 327-328,333-334
tensile loading 250 recruitment of 284
in vertical jump 330 in sprint running 334-337, 339
Koch, Bill 8 types of 260-262
velocity of 271-274
L effect of inactivity 352-353
laminar flow 199-200,202 fibers
lateral, definition of 24 contractions and 265
lateral flexion 30,32-33,35 fatigue and 275
lateral (transverse) axis 26-27,34-35 longitudinal 261,266-270,276
latissimus dorsi muscle 23-24 nervous system and 282-283
legs 18-19,136 pennate 261,266-270,276
length 42-43 structure of 257-261
Lewis, Carl 86-87 Typel/ll 275
lift force 202-206,208 force and 138-139,265-276,283
ligaments 231-234,249-251 length of 268-271
linear momentum 105, 187 line of pull 260
linear strain 225-226 maximum tension in 270,284
load mechanical properties of 234-236
bending 220-223,225,235 moment arms in 162-163
on bones 216-218,220,222-223,230-236 nervous system and 282-283
combined 224-225,235 overview 19-24
impulsive 360 power output and velocity 271-274,276-277
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qualitative analysis of 325-329
range of motion and 252
roles of 262-264
single- vs. multiple-joint 270-271
spindles '285-286
structure of 256-260,265
torque in 132-134,186,262-263,276
types of 256
myofibrils 257-259,265
myofilaments 257-258,265
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neck 18-19,31-34,242
nervous system 279-289
exteroceptors 287-288
motor unit 282-284,288
muscle contractions and 264
neurons 280-282,288
proprioceptors 285-287,289
receptors and reflexes 284-285
net force 57, 66-67, 106
neurons 281-282,288
neutralizer muscles 263-264
newton meters 131
newtons 50
Newton, Sir Isaac 44
Newton's laws of motion
action-reaction 109-110
angular momentum 180-187
overview 44-46
projectile motion 98-100, 102-105
static equilibrium and 67
Nike Sport Research Laboratory 12
Nordic ski racing 8,10-11
normal contact force 53-54
o rearfoot motion 361
Q'Brien, Parry 122
otoliths 286
P rectus femoris muscle 22, 24
pacinian corpuscles 287, 289
pain receptors 287-288
pascals 215, 349
patellofemoral pain 362
pectineus muscle 22
pectoralis major muscle 22, 24
pelvis 19-21
pennate fibers 261,266-270,276
performance
biomechanics and 6-11, 298-300
center of gravity and 145-147
evaluation of 304-305
observation of 300-304
perimysium 257, 259
peripheral nervous system 280-281
phalanges 18-20
physiologic loading zone 351-352
pitching 306-310
pivot joints 245-246
planes, anatomical 25-29
plantar flexion 30-31,35,361-362
plastic behavior 228-229
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Poisson's ratio 226-227
pole vaulting 10-11,139-140,144,175-177
position 24,78-81,158-161,167
posterior, definition of 24
potential energy 117-119, 149-152
power 123-125,271-274,276-277
pressure 193-194,206,294,349,359-360
prestretch 274
principal axes 174-175
projectile motion 96-98,100-102,207-208
pronation 33-35,361-362
proprioceptors 284-287
proximal, definition of 24
proximal radioulnar joint 19-20
pubic symphysis 245-246
Pythagorean theorem 62, 64
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Q angle 365-366
quadriceps femoris 263
qualitative anatomical analysis
football punt 331-335
javelin throwing 338-345
overview 325-329, 342
sprint running 334-339
vertical jump 330-331
quantum mechanics 41
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radial deviation 30, 32, 35
radians 160, 162
radioulnar joint 19-20,34
radius 18,20-21,165
radius of gyration 174,186
range of motion 249-250,252,329,334-335,337-339,342
reaction forces 68-71,98, 103-104, 109-110,359-361
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reciprocal inhibition 286
rectilinear translation 76
rectus abdominis muscle 22, 24
reference frames 78-80
reflexes 284-289
relativistic mechanics 40-41
remodeling 352-353
resultant displacement 81, 83-85
resultant force 57-62
ribs 19-21
right-hand thumb rule 160
righting reflex 287, 289
rigid-body mechanics 40-41,46
rotary (angular) inertia 172-178,186
running
anatomical analysis 334-338
angular momentum 180
average speed 86-89
biomechanical analysis 316-321
body mass 364-365
effect of road slope 357
foot structure and 365
knees and 365-366
loading patterns 358-362
overuse injuries 358-367
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somatic nervous system 281

position-time graph 361 space travel 352
Q angle 365-366 specific gravity 194-195
shoes 12,56,358-359,361,364-365 speed 85:90,164
speed and injury 362-363 spin, ball 205-206
surfaces 363-364 spinning actions 185
Ryan, Nolan 90 sport biomechanics. See biomechanical analysisi
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saddle joints 246 sprinting 175-176,316-321,334-339. See also running
sagittal (anteroposterior) axis 26-27,30-33,35 stability 147-154,151-153,248-252
sarcolemma 257, 259 stabilizer muscles 263 .
sarcomeres 257-258,265,268-269,272-273,276 stances 148-149,152-154
sartorius muscle 22, 24 static equilibrium 67-72,136-140
scapula 18, 21 static friction 53-56
segments ofthe body 18-19 statics 41
self-experiments Steindler, Arthur 13
acceleration 100,103 stiffness 234-235
angular motion 162,165,173,181,187 stimulus duration 274-275,284
bending loads 221 strain 118-119,225-227,235
buoyant force 193 streamlined shapes 200-202,204
center of gravity 141-142,145 strength 229-231,235-236,249-250
deformation 233 strength-training 134-136
elastic behavior 228 stress 214-224
energy 117-119 compression 217
friction 53-56 continuum 351
impulse and momentum 106-108 definition of 214-215,235,349
joint motion 251 in feet of runners 358-359
lift force 203 injury and 348-354
linear motion 77-78 relaxation of 232-234
linear strain 225 shear 217-220,224,235,350
moment of inertia 174 stress-strain relationship 227-230,232,234-235
muscle contraction force 265-267,272,274 tension 215-216,220,230,235
net force 104 tissue response to 350-353
projectile motion 97,102 WiUiams's model of 352-353
reaction force 98-99,104,110 stretching exercises 234-235
speed, velocity, and acceleration 89, 91-92 stretch reflex 285-286,289
stress 215,218 superficial, definition of 24
stretch reflex 285 superior, definition of 24
torque 129-130,132,135,137-138 supination 33-35,361-362
work 114 surface area 54-55,196
semimembranosus muscle 23-24 surface drag 198-199, 202
semitendinosus muscle 23-24 surface texture 200
sensory neurons 281 swimming 7,195,203
sesamoid bones 242 swinging 71
shear strain 226 synergy 264
shear stress 217-220,224,235,350 synovial joints 245-251
shock absorbance 122 Systeme-Internationale d'Unites (SI units) 42-43,46
shoes 12,56,358-359,361,364-365 T
shotput 106-107,121-122 tangent function 65
shoulder tangential acceleration 166, 169
abduction 27-28 tarsals 19-20
in javelin throwing 338,341,343 technique improvement 6-8, 12,295-306. See also
joint movement 30-34,246,330-331 performance
overview 19-20 tendon reflex 286
in sprint running 337, 339 tendons 231,233-235,249,257-259
sine function 65-66 tennis 310-316
skating 10-11,67-68,182 tensile forces 51,266-274,350
skeletal system 239-252. See also bonesi joints tensile strength 249-250
skiing 8,10-11,56-57 tensile stress 215-216,220,230,235
skull 19-20,246 tension 215-216,223
soleus muscle 23-24 thigh 18-19

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thorax 18-19 vastus medialis muscle 22, 24

throwing sports 106-108,121-122,306-310 vectors
tibia 19-21 acceleration 91-93
tibialis anterior muscle 22, 24 addition of 57-64
tightrope walking 186 angular velocity 57-64, 163
time 42-43,326 components 96-98
tonic neck reflex 287-289 definition of 50
torque displacement and 81,83-85
angular momentum 183-188 torque 131,139-140
examples of 131-133 velocity 88-89
force and 136 velocity
muscular 132-134,186,262-263,276 angular 163-166,181-182,187
net 137-140 average 88-89
overview of 128-131,153 of fastball pitch 307
torsion load 223-224 injury and 362
toughness 229, 235 instantaneous 89,318
training 323-345. See also qualitative anatomical linear 163-166
analysis moment of inertia and 177-178
cross-training 364 muscle contraction and 271-274
improvement of 9-11 overview 85, 88-90
physical 325 during performance 303
technical 324-325 relative 196-197,202,208
training effect 352-353 vertebral column 19-21,227
trajectories 96-98,100-102,207-208 vertical (longitudinal) axis 26-27,29,33,35
transverse axis 26-27,30,34-35 vertical motion 100-102
trapezius muscle 23-24 vestibular system 286-287,289
triceps brachii muscle 19,23 viscosity 198-199,202
trigonometry 64-67,84-85,369-378 W
trunk 31-34,340-341,344 water pressure 193-194
turbulent flow 199-200,202 watts 123-124
Type ITA muscle fibers (FOG) 275 weight 43,59,69-70,364-365
Type IIB muscle fibers (FG) 275 weight-lifting 69-70,98-99,135-136,273-274. See also
Type I muscle fibers (SO) 275 arm curls; bench presses
U withdrawal reflex 288
ulna 18,20-21 Wolff'slaw 350-352,365
ulnar deviation 30,32,35 women, center of gravity 143
ultimate strength 229,235-236 work 113-117,119-125
uniaxialloads 219,235 wrestling 132,134,154
uniaxial tension 224 wrist 19-23,31-32
units 42-43,46 Y
upward rotation 33,35 yield strength 229, 235
V Young's modulus 228,233
vastus intermedius muscle 24 Z
vastus lateralis muscle 22, 24 zero net force 98-100