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Mechanics

Medical Definition: 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 BIOMECHANICS. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
Guide Notes: for materials, machines & other inanimate objects; for structures in living bodies index under BIOMECHANICS; GEN; prefer specifics; IM for principle of physics, NIM as coord for object described (IM)
Previously Indexed: Physics (1966-1996)

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