Course Objectives
Axis reference systems, also known as coordinate axis systems, are fundamental in various fields like mathematics, physics, and engineering to define the location of objects and the spatial relationships between and amoung objects. These systems consist of axes (lines) that intersect at an origin, forming a framework for measuring and describing positions, directions, and orientations in space.
After studying these materials you will:
- Be able to describe differences among the principle axis systems.
- Understand how a global axis system differs from a local axis system.
- Understand how vectors relate to manipulative therapy.
- Understand the concept of degrees of freedom of motion.
- Be able to describe differences between rotation and translation of anatomic structures.
Contact
If you have questions, you can contact Professor Hallgren by email.
hallgren@msu.edu
