A Functional Model of the Hip and Knee Joint
The ball and socket joint of the hip and the hinge joint of the knee are clear demonstrations of various physics concepts. I will be discussing mechanical advantage, the forces involved, and the movements involved in gait. There will be a moving model demonstration built to show the places muscles are attached and the direction they pull towards.
PHYS 201, Introduction to Mechanics
Jonathan Alfson
L203 (click here to view the live stream)
11:30 AM – Noon