Give an example of a fixed and a relative frame of reference for defining joint angular kinematics. Which frame of reference is better for defining anatomical rotations versus rotations in space?
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A fixed frame of reference is a coordinate system that remains stationary and does not move with the object being observed. It is often used as a reference point for measuring the motion of other objects. A relative frame of reference, on the other hand, is a Show more…
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