Biomechanics

The curricular unit is semester and consists of theoretical classes (36h), theoretical-practical (16h). The methodologies used will be expositive, associating the knowledge obtained in the curricular units of Anatomy and Physiology in the context of human movement and in the base of somatic dysfunction. Active methodologies of error identification and attribution of meaning in the field of functional and palpatory anatomy will also be used.

The continuous evaluation will consist of: 1st Frequency (50%) + 2nd Frequency (50%).

Definition of biomechanics, kinematics and kinetics;

- Basic terminology of human movement: concept of anatomical position, muscular application points, planes of movement and anatomical axes;

- Skeletal and articular considerations about human movement;

- Muscular considerations about human movement;

- Neurological considerations about human movement;

- Functional anatomy of the lower limbs;

- Functional anatomy of the upper limbs;

- Functional anatomy of the trunk.

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Esperança Pina, J. A. (1995). Anatomia Humana Da Locomoção. Lidel Edições Técnicas. Lisboa.

Muscolino, J. (2010). Kinesiology: The Skeletal System And Muscle Function. Elsevier – Mosby. St. Louis.

Ricard, F.; Sallé, J.l.. (2003). Tratado De Osteopatía. 3ª Edição, Editorial Médica Panamericana. Madrid.

Kapandji, A. I. (2000). Fisiologia Articular – Volume Iii – Tronco E Coluna Vertebral. Editorial Médica Panamericana.madrid.

Knudson, D. (2007). Fundamentals Of Biomechanics. 2Nd Edition. Springer. New York