Definition of "biomechanics" [biomechanics]

• The study of the mechanics of a living body, especially of the forces exerted by muscles and gravity on the skeletal structure. (noun)
• The mechanics of a part or function of a living body, such as of the heart or of locomotion. (noun)

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• "The July 5th issue of Nature feature article "The Biologists Strike Back" includes looks at science fictions treatment of the biological sciences and includes comments from authors Ken MacLeod (who has a masters in biomechanics), Joan Slonczewski (professor of biology at Kenyon College), Paul McAuley (formerly lecturer in botany at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland), and Peter Watts (who has done research in marine biology)."
• "Bob Marshall, practicing scientician ™, announces an important discovery in biomechanics that somehow has been overlooked by biologists for centuries."
• "That person would, however, have to not only conform physically to the dimensions of TAS (see point 3), but would also have to be very good at walking with an unusual gait which is practised so well that it has convinced experts in biomechanics and primate anatomy (see point 4)."