Understand the anatomy and laws of biomechanics as they apply to tissues (muscles and bones). Biomechanics of balance.
Course Prerequisites
The student must know the basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and physics.
Teaching Methods
The course is based on lessons with PowerPoint presentations, integrated by independent study of suggested texts or articles.
Assessment Methods
Written exam made of 15 questions with multiple choice answers scored from 0 to 30. Correction is made just after the test and immediately communicated to the students.Students who reach the evaluation of 30/30 at the written examination may ask for an oral examination to reach the evaluation of 30 lode.
Texts
1- Kapandji AI, Anatomia Funzionale. Monduzzi Editore 2019 2- Neumann DA, Chinesiologia del sistema muscolo scheletrico. Fondamenti per la riabilitazione. Piccin-Nuova Libraria 2019
Contents
Introduction to the Biomechanics Course. Terminology. Anatomy, histology, and biomechanical properties of muscle tissue. Metabolism. Anatomy, histology, and biomechanical properties of bone tissue. Bone metabolism. Fractures. Resistance. Physical quantities. Newton's laws. Balance. Postural control. Levers. Motion.
