Spring, 2007
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
Dover, Delaware
Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
COURSE NUMBER
16-XXX
SEMESTER HOURS
3
PREREQUISITES
Anatomy and Physiology I
LIMITATIONS ON ENROLLMENT
20
EDUCATION OPTION
Required
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION: This course examines the relationship between
anatomical structures and function in the production of movement. It also investigates
the relationships between fundamental principles of mechanics and musculoskeletal
system function.
N.B. In order to insure full participation, any student with a disability or condition
requiring special accommodations (e.g. tape recorder, special adaptive equipment, special
note taking procedures) is strongly encouraged to contact the professor at the beginning
of the course.
Delaware State University
Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
I. Course Objectives
Students will achieve growth toward being informed, dynamic professionals
as viewed by the demonstration in knowledge and comprehension, value development,
and skill development. The student will:
A. identify and describe the structural organization of the human body
B. analyze the relationship between structure and functional components and
structural integrity of the skeletal system
C. analyze the relationship between the structural and functional components of the
and structural integrity of muscular system
D. identify mechanical principles associated with the structural integrity an
manipulation of the musculoskeletal system
E. describe structure, function, and classification of joint articulations
F. analyze muscle function during the production of movement and sport skills
G. calculate center of gravity of the human body in static and dynamic movement
situations using various methods
H. perform anatomical analysis, assessing muscle role and tension during the skilled
performance of sport and movement skills
II. Course Content:
A. The Skeletal System - Bones, Ligaments, Cartilage
i. chemical composition and microscopic structure
ii. structural and functional relationships
iii. mechanical behavior under various loading conditions
a. tension testing
b. compression testing
c. bending testing
d. torsion testing
e. shear testing
f. impact testing
B. The Muscular System – Muscles, Tendons, and the Myotendinous Junction
i. chemical composition and microscopic structure
ii. mechanical process of muscular contraction
iii. physiological process of muscular contraction
iv. structural and functional relationships
v. mechanical behavior under various loading conditions
a. tension testing
b. torsion testing
c. shear testing
vi. roles of muscles in the production of movement
a. agonist
b. antagonist
c. synergist
conjoint
neutralizing
stabilizing
C. Relationships Among Mechanical Principles and Musculosketal Integrity and
Function
i. magnitude of force application and structural integrity and function
ii. direction of force application and structural integrity and function
iii. time of force application and structural integrity and function
D. Arthrology – Joint Classification and Degrees of Freedom of Movement
i. synarthrodial joints
ii. amphiarthrodial joints
iii. diarthrodial joints
uniaxial joints
biaxial joints
triaxial joints
nonaxial joints
E. Movement Analysis
i. purpose
ii. qualitative process
a. eyeball analysis
iii. quantitative process
electromyographic analysis
force plate analysis
high speed video analysis
F. Static and Dynamic Center of Gravity Determinations
i. segmental method
ii. reaction board method
G. Anatomical Analysis
i. identification of joints involved in movement
ii. identification of movement
iii. identification of external or internal causes of movement
iv. identification of muscles involved in the skilled production of sport or
movement skills
v. assessment of muscle role and tension during the skilled performance of sport
and movement skills
III. Methods of Instruction
A. Lecture
B. Laboratory Experiences
C. Cooperative Learning
D. Research Projects
E. Computer-based Anatomical Analysis Projects
IV. Method of Evaluation
A. Tests (K)
B. Quizzes (K)
C. Projects (K,V,S)
D. Laboratory Reports (K,V,S)
E. Written Reports (K,V,S)
V. Required Text
Luttgens, K. & Hamilton, N. (2001). Kinesiology: scientific basis of human
motion (10th ed.) Madison, WI: Brown and Benchmark
VI. Suggested Resources
Luttgens, K & Hamilton, N (2001). Kinesiology: Scientific Basis of
Human Motion (10th Ed.) Madison, WI: Brown & Benchmark
Primal Pictures: Interactive Functional Anatomy (2002).
Anatomy.tv-6 month subscription. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Anybody Technologies
Interactive software
www.anybodytech.com
Behnke, R. (2001). Kinetic anatomy. Chanpaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Knudson D. & Morrison, C. (2002). Qualitative analysis of human
movement. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Pansky, B. (1998). Review of gross anatomy. New York, NY: McGraw Hill
McGinnis, P. (1999). Biomechanics of sport and exercise.
Chanpaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Martin, R., Burr, D., & Sharkey, N. (1998). Skeletal tissue mechanics
New York, NY: Springer Verlag
VII. Bibliography
Hall, S. (1999). Basic biomechanics. Boston, MA: McGraw Hill
Knudson, D. & Morrison, C., (2002). Qualitative analysis of human movement.
Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Newmann, D. (2002). Kinesiology of the musculoskeletal system.
St Louis, MO: Mosby, Inc.
Nigg, B., Masintosh, B., & Mester, J. (2000). Biomechanics and biology of human
movement. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Nordkin, C. & Levangie, P. (2000). Joint structure and function: a
comprehensive analysis (3rd ed.) Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis
Smith, L., Weiss, E., & Lehmkuhl, L. (1996). Brunnstrom’s clinical kinesiology.
Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis
Thompson, Clem. (2000). Manual of structural kinesiology. New York, NY:
McGraw-Hill
Watkins, J. (1999). Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system.
Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Whiting,W. & Zernicke, R. (1998). Biomechanics of musculoskeletal injury.
Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Seminal Works:
Basmajian, J. & de Luca, C. (1985). Muscles alive: their function revealed by
EMG. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins
Currier, D. & Nelson, R. (1992). Human biological tissue. Philadelphia, PA: F.A.
Davis
Hay, J. (1985). The biomechanics of sports technique.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall
Plagenhoef, S. (1971). Patterns of human motion: a cinematographical analysis of
human motion. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall
Journals:
Selected Articles from:
Exercise and Sport Science Science Reviews
Human Movement Science
International Journal of Sport biomechanics
Journal of Applied Biomechanics
Journal of Biomechanics
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
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