Physics in Biology and Medicine, Third Edition covers topics in physics as they apply to the life sciences, specifically medicine, physiology, nursing, and other applied health fields.

This concise introductory paperback surveys and relates basic physics to living systems. It discusses biological systems that can be analyzed quantitatively, and how advances in the life sciences have been aided by the knowledge of physical or engineering analysis techniques.

This text is designed for premed students, doctors, nurses, physiologists, or other applied health workers, and other individuals who wish to understand the nature of the mechanics of our bodies.

- Provides practical techniques for applying knowledge of physics to the study of living systems
- Presents material in a straight forward manner requiring very little background in physics or biology
- Includes many figures, examples and illustrative problems and appendices which provide convenient access to the most important concepts of mechanics, electricity, and optics

• Front Cover 2
• Physics in Biology and Medicine 5
• Copyright Page 6
• Table of Contents 7
• Preface 15
• Abbreviations 19
• Chapter 1. Static Forces 21
  • 1.1 Equilibrium and Stability 22
  • 1.2 Equilibrium Considerations for the Human Body 23
  • 1.3 Stability of the Human Body under the Action of an External Force 24
  • 1.4 Skeletal Muscles 27
  • 1.5 Levers 29
  • 1.6 The Elbow 31
  • 1.7 The Hip 35
  • 1.8 The Back 37