Biokinetics

/ˌbaɪoʊkɪˈnɛtɪks/ noun

Definition

The study of how living organisms move and the forces and principles that govern biological movement and motion.

Etymology

From bio- 'life' and kinetics 'motion/movement' (from Greek kinesis). This field combines biology and physics to understand everything from muscle contraction to animal locomotion.

Kelly Says

Biokinetics explains why cheetahs can run 70 mph but humans can only reach 28 mph—it's all about muscle fiber type, body proportions, and skeletal lever systems that physics describes perfectly.

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