Disciplines and Occupations

Mechanics

The branch of physics which deals with the motions of material bodies, including kinematics, dynamics, and statics. When the laws of mechanics are applied to living structures, as to the locomotor system, it is referred to as BIOMECHANICAL PHENOMENA. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

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The branch of physics which deals with the motions of material bodies, including kinematics, dynamics, and statics. When the laws of mechanics are applied to living structures, as to the locomotor system, it is referred to as BIOMECHANICAL PHENOMENA. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

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the discipline (education, history, etc) only; use MECHANICAL PHENOMENA or specifics treed under it for mechanical properties and processes of materials

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  • Physics (1966-1996)

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  1. H01w.671w.515w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Mechanics. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019563. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019563
  2. Mechanics. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanics
  3. Mechanics. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q41217