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What is the primary goal of Biomechanics according to the text?
To improve human performance, prevent injuries, and aid in rehabilitation
How is Biomechanics defined in the text?
As mechanics applied to living systems
In Biomechanics, what do Statics focus on?
Balanced forces and equilibrium in non-moving systems
What is a common topic of study for biomechanists regarding pitching in sports?
Minimizing mechanical stresses on elbow and shoulder joints during pitching
What does Dynamics in Biomechanics focus on?
Moving systems and changing forces
What kind of questions are studied by biomechanists regarding lifting weights or boxes at work?
Questions about minimizing mechanical stresses on the low back
Why do recreational runners and athletes often stretch before a workout according to the text?
To prepare muscles for the upcoming physical activity
What characteristic defines Dynamics in Biomechanics?
Involves moving systems and changing factors
'Improving technique, equipment, or training' primarily aims to achieve what in Biomechanics?
Enhancing performance
Which branch of biomechanics explains the motion of a body in terms of time, space, and mass?
Kinematics
What does Dynamics in biomechanics focus on?
Forces that cause movement
In biomechanics, what is the main characteristic of Statics?
Balanced forces resulting in equilibrium
Sir Isaac Newton's Laws of Motion are universal truths used in biomechanics to explain:
The effects of force
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