Includes bibliographical references (pages 947-977) and index.
Preface; Glossary of Frequently Used Symbols; Contents; 1. Introduction; 2. Natural Language of Biodynamics; 3. Natural Geometry of Biodynamics; 4. Natural Mechanics of Biodynamics; 5. Natural Topology of Biodynamics; 6. Natural Control and Self-organization in Biodynamics; 7. Natural Brain Dynamics and Sensory-Motor Integration; Appendix A; Bibliography; Index.
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This comprehensive volume is a graduate-level text in human biodynamics, written in the unified categorical language of modern differential geometry and topology. Combining mathematics, physics and robotics with human physiology, this is the first book that describes all levels of human biodynamics, from musculo-skeletal mechanics to the higher brain functions. The book develops and uses a variety of research methods, ranging from chaos theory and Haken's synergetics, through quantum mechanics, to nonlinear control and artificial intelligence, to provide the means to understand, predict and control the behavior of human-like systems in their full neuro-musculo-skeletal complexity. The applications of this unique scientific methodology range from prediction of human neuro-musculo-skeletal injuries to brain-like control of humanoid robots.
Natural biodynamics.
Human biology-- Mathematical models.
Human biology.
Human physiology-- Mathematical models.
Human physiology.
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment
Biological Science Disciplines.
Biomechanical Phenomena.
Biomechanics
Biomedical Engineering-- methods.
Biophysical Phenomena.
Disciplines and Occupations
Engineering.
Health Occupations.
Investigative Techniques
Methods.
Movement-- physiology.
Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena
Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena.
Natural Science Disciplines.
Nervous System Physiological Phenomena.
Phenomena and Processes
Physical Phenomena.
Physiological Phenomena.
Physiology.
Psychiatry and Psychology
Psychological Phenomena and Processes
Psychomotor Performance.
Technology, Industry, Agriculture
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
Human biology.
Human physiology-- Mathematical models.
Human physiology.
MEDICAL-- Physiology.
SCIENCE-- Life Sciences-- Human Anatomy & Physiology.