Hamill & Knutzen. 2008. Chapters 8 & 9:
pages 305-310, 319-326, 347-361
Terminology
| vector | vector quantity |
| scalar quantity | resultant |
| vector algebra | vector resolution |
| vector composition | orthogonal components |
| muscle insertion angle |
Objectives
| 1. | Distinguish between scalar and vector quantities, and provide examples of each. |
| 2. | Explain
why the use of vectors is necessary for the study of human movement. |
| 3. | Demonstrate the use of the graphical method for the composition and resolution of two-dimensional vectors. |
| 4. | Identify the four characteristics of force and draw a force vector to represent these four characteristics. |
| 5. | Use a vector to accurately depict a force, particularly a muscle force or a gravitational force. |
| 6. | Draw and label the parallel and perpendicular components of muscle force. |
| 7. | Identify the muscle insertion angle for any given muscle. |
| I. | Introductory Concepts |
A. Definitions B. Vector representation C. Muscle force vectors |
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| II. | Vector Composition |
| III. | Vector Resolution |