Biomechanically: meaning, definitions and examples
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biomechanically
[ ˌbaɪoʊmɪˈkænɪkli ]
science context
Biomechanically refers to the manner in which biomechanics, the study of the structure and function of biological systems by means of the methods of mechanics, influences movement. It is often used in discussions regarding physical performance, rehabilitation, and ergonomics.
Examples of usage
- The athlete moved biomechanically efficiently to avoid injury.
- Biomechanically, the design of the prosthetic limb mimics natural movement.
- The training program was adjusted biomechanically to enhance performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "biomechanically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 biomecanicamente
🇮🇳 जैव यांत्रिक रूप से
🇩🇪 biomechanisch
🇮🇩 biomekanis
🇺🇦 біомеханічно
🇵🇱 biomechanicznie
🇯🇵 生体力学的に
🇫🇷 biomécaniquement
🇪🇸 biomecánicamente
🇹🇷 biyomekanik olarak
🇰🇷 생체역학적으로
🇸🇦 بيوميكانيكياً
🇨🇿 biomechanicky
🇸🇰 biomechanicky
🇨🇳 生物力学地
🇸🇮 biomehansko
🇮🇸 líffræðilega
🇰🇿 биомеханикалық
🇬🇪 ბიომექანიკურად
🇦🇿 biomekanik olaraq
🇲🇽 biomecánicamente
Etymology
The term 'biomechanically' originates from the combination of the prefix 'bio-', which comes from the Greek word 'bios' meaning 'life', and 'mechanics', which comes from the Latin 'mechanica' meaning 'the study of forces and motion'. This convergence reflects the field's purpose to apply principles of mechanics to biological systems. Biomechanics itself emerged as a scientific discipline in the late 19th century, but the specific term 'biomechanically' began to gain prominence in the late 20th century as advancements in technology and an increased understanding of human anatomy and physiology paved the way for innovations in sports science, rehabilitation, and ergonomics. As the knowledge of how the body functions and moves has increased, so too has the use of the term to describe actions and analyses that consider the biomechanical principles involved.