Introduction to Biomechanical Engineering

The chapter focuses on the basics of biomechanics and asserts that biomechanical principles align well with various areas of engineering. These fields are intertwined, making it challenging to isolate them, and have concurrently led to the advancement of each other. The chapter also defines the distinctions between biomechanics and biomechanical engineering. Additionally, it discusses how technological advancements, from the Renaissance to the modern age, have contributed to a better understanding of human motion. The chapter also delves into contemporary tools and methods extensively utilized in biomechanics.