Open AccessBIOMECHANICS OF THE UPPER LIMB
Author(s) -
Łukasz Jaworski,
Robert Karpiński,
Angelika Dobrowolska
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of technology and exploitation in mechanical engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2451-148X
DOI - 10.35784/jteme.517
Subject(s) - biomechanics , upper limb , anatomy , lower limb , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , surgery
The article presents basics of the human upper limb’s anatomy, including skeletal system, joints and basic division of muscles in the limb. The biomechanics of the upper limb is introduced. The range of performed motions is depicted. The possible applications of anatomy and biomechanics of the upper limb are shown.