biomechanics

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

bio·me·chan·ics | \ ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈka-niks

Definition of biomechanics

: the mechanics of biological and especially muscular activity (as in locomotion or exercise) also : the scientific study of this

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Other Words from biomechanics

biomechanical \ ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈka-ni-kəl

\ adjective

biomechanically \ ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈka-ni-k(ə-)lē

\ adverb

Examples of biomechanics in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Repetition is especially problematic for young hard-throwing pitchers such as Sasaki, said Takashi Kawamura, associate professor of health and sport sciences at University of Tsukuba and an expert in the biomechanics of baseball and coaching. — Julia Mio Inuma, Washington Post, 8 July 2022 Wolff began to research the biomechanics of the upper body. — Susan Wagner, NBC News, 5 July 2022 This bendiness — compliance, in biomechanics-speak — approximated the flexibility of a thin branch. — Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022 So that would be my advice: Your technique, which is biomechanics. — Greg Presto, Men's Health, 6 May 2022 Hjerpe, Pfennigs, Lattery, Will Frisch and Ben Ferrer visited Driveline together over the summer to gain insight into the biomechanics and analytics of pitching. — oregonlive, 24 May 2022 In-store experts look at biomechanics and foot characteristics along with fit, feel and ride in order to ensure each customer purchases the shoe that is right for them. — Dacey Orr, ajc, 12 Apr. 2022 Weak local muscles may result in an unstable arch that does not absorb impact very well and leads to faulty biomechanics. — Jon-erik Kawamoto, Outside Online, 22 Sep. 2020 As with her previous novels, there is no hard sci-fi in Sea of Tranquility, no detailed explanations of the biomechanics of disease or the physics of time travel. — Amy Brady, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2022 See More

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