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Biomechanical analysis of human movement often requires accurate estimation of body segment parameters (BSP). These values are segmental inertial properties, including mass, center of mass and moments of inertia. They can be measured directly on living subjects using techniques such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT) and gamma-mass scanning. Despite their accuracy, these methods involve high radiation and require expensive scanners that are not always readily available to biomechanics researchers. Another popular way to estimate BSP is by studying regression equations on experimental data, commonly from cadaveric studies. These approaches, however, have been criticized for the limited cadaveric data. |
