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Measurement of body segment mass, center of gravity, and determination of moments of inertia by double pendulum in Lemur fulvus
Author(s) -
Wells James P.,
DeMenthon Daniel F.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
american journal of primatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1098-2345
pISSN - 0275-2565
DOI - 10.1002/ajp.1350120307
Subject(s) - moment of inertia , body segment , inertia , center of mass (relativistic) , standardization , center of gravity , swing , computer science , pendulum , data collection , simulation , geodesy , physics , classical mechanics , mathematics , physical medicine and rehabilitation , geology , acoustics , statistics , medicine , astronomy , management , energy–momentum relation , economics , operating system
The collection of data on physical parameters of body segments is a preliminary critical step in studying the biomechanics of locomotion. Little data on nonhuman body segment parameters has been published. The lack of standardization of techniques for data collection and presentation has made the comparative use of these data difficult and at times impossible. This study offers an approach for collecting data on center of gravity and moments of inertia for standardized body segments. The double swing pendulum approach is proposed as a solution for difficulties previously encountered in calculating moments of inertia for body segments. A format for prompting a computer to perform these calculations is offered, and the resulting segment mass data for Lemur fulvus is presented.