H17 Biomechanics

Experimental Objectives

1. To record muscle activity of both the triceps and the biceps muscles.
2. To observe limb angular movement of the elbow.

Tasks Performed by the Student

• simulate weight lifting
• lift a light dumbbell
• lift a heavier dumbbell

Student Prep & Distance Learning

Click the link(s) below for sample data and/or lesson procedure video(s), BSL PRO Lesson procedures (PDF) for human lessons*, and graph template files (*.gtl) for BSL PRO Lessons. If more than one .gtl is available, download the .gtl with the _suffix to match BSL version and hardware.

• BSL PRO Lesson H17 (PDF)
• Graph template file for BSL PRO H17
• Graph template file for BSL 4 PRO H17

Lesson Hardware

This lesson requires a Biopac Student Lab (BSL) System and the following hardware. If your BSL System does not include all hardware items, expand your system by selecting required items below. For more details, review the Lesson: L# BSL Lessons - see the Lab Manual or launch BSL; A# and H# BSL PRO Lessons, click the PDF link above to review full setup, recording, and analysis procedures.