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Calculating upper limb inertial parameters |
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| Authors: | JH Challis DG Kerwin |
| Institution: | 1. Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science , Loughborough University of Technology , Loughborough, LEU 3TU, UK;2. School of Sport and Exercise Sciences , University of Birmingham , Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK;3. Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science , Loughborough University of Technology , Loughborough, LEU 3TU, UK |
| Abstract: | Abstract In the kinematic and kinetic analysis of human movement, an accurate assessment of the inertial properties of the body segments under investigation is often essential. Statistical and geometric models of the segments of the upper limb were examined to determine their ability to predict the moments of inertia of these segments. The cadaver data of Chandler et al. (1975) were used as the criteria with which computed values were compared. The regression equations of Hinrichs (1985) gave the most accurate results; the geometric models appeared to offer the greatest flexibility. |
| Keywords: | Anthropometry statistical models geometric models |