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FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOMECHANICS

CODE 86770
ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/2024
CREDITS
  • 6 cfu during the 3nd year of 8713 INGEGNERIA BIOMEDICA (L-8) - GENOVA
  • SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR ING-IND/12
    LANGUAGE Italian
    TEACHING LOCATION
  • GENOVA
  • SEMESTER 2° Semester
    TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB

    OVERVIEW

     

    Biomechanics concerns the study of biological systems from the standpoint of mechanics.

    We will investigate human movement, through a strong integration of modelling, experimentation and calculus.

    We will first investigate human movement as it takes place (kinematics), then we will consider the forces that generate it (kinetics).

    At the end, we will obtain a deep understanding of basic human gestures, such as walking, standing and lifting.

    AIMS AND CONTENT

    LEARNING OUTCOMES

    To develop the knowledge of the anatomical basics, the biomechanical principles, the experimental techniques and some basic numerical methods, for studying human movement. To gain a deep understanding of some basic human movements.

    AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

    The student will be able to obtain kinematic and kinetic equations for simple models of human movement and to solve them by numerical methods. The student will learn to use instruments and methods for the measurement of human motion, by laboratory training, and will gain some insight on how to combine models and experimental techniques for understanding human movement.

    TEACHING METHODS

    Lectures combined with laboratory practice, aiming at developing a deep understanding of human movement.

    SYLLABUS/CONTENT

    Outline of the human musculo-skeletal system, elements of anthropometry.

    Instrumentation for the measurement of human motion and of related forces.

    Modelling and simulation of human movement.

    Theoretical and experimental studies of human gestures: arm movement, postural stability and walking.

    RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

    • Muller B, Wolf S I (Eds), Handbook of Human Motion, Springer Nature, 2018
    • Legnani G, Palmieri G, Fassi I, Introduzione alla Biomeccanica dello Sport, Città Studi, 2018
    • Lolli A, Zocchetta M, Peretti R, Struttura Uomo in Movimento, Angelo Colla Ed., 2018

    TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

    LESSONS

    Class schedule

    All class schedules are posted on the EasyAcademy portal.

    EXAMS

    EXAM DESCRIPTION

    Presentation and discussion of a report, concerning one out of  a set of proposed topics.

    Discussion of the arguments treated during the lectures.

    Students with SLD, with disabilities, or with other regularly certified special educational needs will agree with the teacher on the exam method and the compensatory instruments, by contacting the instructor at least 10 days before the exam. They will also be able to take advantage of the additional time required by law.

    ASSESSMENT METHODS

    In the presentation and discussion of a report, the student has to demonstrate his/her comprehension of how the combination of measurement, modelling and data processing yiields a deep understanding of human movement.

    In the discussion of the arguments treated during the lectures, the student has to show his/her comprehension of them.

    Exam schedule

    Date Time Location Type Notes