Biomechanic Fields
a branch of applied mathematics dealing with motion and forces producing motion
mechanics
the study of forces that cause motion
kinetics
All the bones in your body
skeletal system
distance from peak to peak or trough to trough.
wavelength
Kind of imaging used to view bones
x-ray
the study of the structure and function of biological systems by means of the methods of mechanics
BioMechanics
the study of forces that cause motion
kinematics
muscles
frequency units
hertz
A High power x ray
CT
The study of human movement in static and dynamic systems.
Kinesiology
moving along a straight path
linear motion
the point at which bones join together
joints
measure of energy in the wavelength
frequency
Uses magnets to look at difference between soft tissue
MRI
biofluid mechanics
spinning
angular motion
connects bone to bone
ligaments
The kind of light with the longest wavelength
radio
Uses sound for imaging
Ultrasound
prosthetic
moving in a circle
curvilinear motion
connects bone to muslce
tendons
The kind of light with the highest frequency
gamma ray
Inserting a tube directly into an organ with a light and camera
Optical imaging