Research and study in biomechanics has grown dramatically in recent years to the extent that students researchers and practitioners in biomechanics now outnumber those working in the underlying discipline of mechanics itself. Filling a void in the current literature on this specialized niche Principles of Biomechanics provides readers with a solid grasp of the fundamentals and the enabling procedures of this rapidly expanding field placing a sharp focus on dynamic phenomena in the area of whole-body biomechanics. Applies Biodynamic Models to Everyday Activities Emphasizing biodynamic modeling and the analysis of human body models the book begins with a review of gross human anatomy and a summary of basic terminology. It describes various methods of analysis including elementary mathematics elementary mechanics and the fundamental concepts of the mechanics of materials. Later chapters discuss the modeling of biosystems tissue biomechanics biodynamics kinematics kinetics and the inertial properties of human body models. The book concludes with a review of sample applications of biodynamic models in activities such as lifting maneuvering in space walking and swimming as well as crash victim simulation. Uses simple language to convey complex principles With numerous professionals in a range of areas entering this field daily there is a pressing need for a book which captures for a wide audience the principles of biomechanics analysis. Readily accessible to those with only a basic background in engineering fundamentals mathematics and physics this text enables readers to understand virtually all areas of human body dynamics ranging from simple movements to optimal motions to accident victim dynamics.