ME/ES 380 – Biomechanics

ME/ES 380 & ME 594

This guide was created to help students in MS/ES 380 navigate library resources and find the research support you need to be successful in your course. 

The Human Body

Course Objective # 2 – Compare and contrast the basic structural elements of the human body and how this structure contributes to function. 

• Access Physiotherapy 20+ leading physical therapy textbooks.
  
  500+ narrated teaching videos on exercise and rehabilitation techniques, kinetics, and physical therapy interventions.
  
  Reference resources such as an interactive cadaver dissection tool, interactive self-assessment questionnaires, quick-answer common-condition outlines, and a comprehensive PT lecture series.
  
  
• Access Medicine Leading medical texts covering a complete spectrum of medical care including internal medicine and medical diagnosis and treatment topics.
  
  250+ procedural & examination videos, patient safety modules, audiofiles, and animations.
  
  Quick medical reference tools including diagnostic tests, a comprehensive drug database, self -assessment tools, and patient education on over 7000 topics.

See also…

You may also want to see the Anatomical Imaging section on the “Other Resources” tab of this page. 

Databases

Biomedical & Bioengineering Research Databases

Course Objective # 3 – Apply strategies for good design, i.e. healthy and stress reduced work places and machine or product interactions.

Course Objective # 5 – Locate, read, analyze and discuss current ergonomics and biomechanics research literature.

Course Objective # 6 – Synthesize information on a contemporary ergonomics & biomechanics research topic. 

• Access Medicine 
  Leading medical texts covering a complete spectrum of medical care including internal medicine and medical diagnosis and treatment topics.

  250+ procedural & examination videos, patient safety modules, audiofiles, and animations.

  Quick medical reference tools including diagnostic tests, a comprehensive drug database, self -assessment tools, and patient education on over 7000 topics.

• Access Physiotherapy 
  20+ leading physical therapy textbooks.

  500+ narrated teaching videos on exercise and rehabilitation techniques, kinetics, and physical therapy interventions.

  Reference resources such as an interactive cadaver dissection tool, interactive self-assessment questionnaires, quick-answer common-condition outlines, and a comprehensive PT lecture series.

• ASME Journals (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) 
  Peer reviewed articles from journals in the field of mechanical engineering. Collection includes history of mechanical engineering research as well as cutting-edge discoveries being made today.

  Full text access may not be available for all articles found; limited to titles that Clarkson subscribes to. 1960 to present.

• BIOSIS Citation Index 
  A comprehensive biological sciences database. The online version of Biological Abstracts and Biological Abstracts/RRM. Over 6,000 journals, plus books and conference proceedings on a wide variety of biological and biomedical topics. Citations only; no full text. Areas of coverage include botany, ecology, zoology, microbiology, agriculture, biochemistry, biomedicine, bioengineering, health, sports medicine, experimental clinical medicine, and experimental veterinary medicine. 1926 – present.

• Engineering Village 
  Combined platform for searching Compendex and Inspec databases. Citations & abstracts. Links to some full text.

• IEEE Journals 
  Covers more than 30% of the world’s literature in electrical engineering, electronics, computer science, information science, materials science, physical sciences and biomedical engineering. Abstract and citation info. available for transactions, conference proceedings, standards, and ebooks.

  Full text available for journals only.Full text access may not be available for all articles found; limited to titles that Clarkson subscribes to. Volume 1 to present for subscribed titles.

• Medline via FirstSearch 
  The United States National Library of Medicine (NLM) life science database. Biomedicine and life sciences, bioengineering, public health, clinical care, and plant and animal science. Can be searched with MeSH terms and CAS registry numbers. Provides citations and abstracts. Medline is a subset of the PubMed database.

• Medline via Web of Science 
  The United States National Library of Medicine (NLM) life science database. Biomedicine and life sciences, bioengineering, public health, clinical care, and plant and animal science. Can be searched with MeSH terms and CAS registry numbers. Provides citations and abstracts. Medline is a subset of the PubMed database.

• Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine 
  Academic journals and magazines covering the fields of fitness and sports. Includes a wide spectrum of information, including proven treatment techniques, experimental research, and more.

• PubMed 
  Articles in all fields of medicine and biomedicine, with abstract and links to additional resources from the National Library of Medicine. 1950+

• ScienceDirect 
  Full text articles in physical, life, cognitive, and social sciences as well as engineering.

  Includes Science Direct journal archives 1823-1994 and Science Direct Freedom Collection, 1995 – present.

• Wiley Journals 
  Covers business; chemistry; computer science; earth and environmental science; education; engineering; law; life sciences; mathematics and statistics; medicine and healthcare; physics and astronomy; polymers and materials science; psychology; and social sciences.

  Clarkson subscription is to journals only. Full text access may not be available for all articles found; limited to titles that Clarkson subscribes to, volume 1 to present.

Psychology Databases

Course Objective # 3 – Apply strategies for good design, i.e. healthy and stress reduced work places and machine or product interactions.

Course Objective # 4 – Describe fundamental concepts and techniques used in analyzing work situations with respect to main stress factors in industry. 

• APA PsycNet (American Psychological Association) 
  Abstracts and citations to the scholarly literature in the psychological, social, behavioral, and health sciences. Includes material of relevance to psychologists and professionals in related fields such as psychiatry, management, business, education, social science, neuroscience, law, medicine, and social work. Journal articles, books, chapters, and dissertations. 1926 to present.

  Contains subset databases PsycArticles and PsycINFO.

  Access to vol. 1-present of all journals published by the APA. Full text access may not be available for all articles offered by publishers other than APA; limited to titles that Clarkson subscribes to.

• General OneFile 
  Periodical and news information on a diverse set of topics, including humanities, education, business, science, current events, art, politics, economics, social science, law, health care, computers, technology, environmental issues and general interest topics. Includes list of journals accessed.

• Psychology Collection 
  Academic journals and magazines that cover the study of emotions, personality, and the human mind. Content of interest to both researchers and general users.

• Psychology Journals 
  Abstracts and indexing for more than 640 titles, with over 540 titles available in full text. Many titles are indexed in PsycINFO. Coverage ranges from behavioral, clinical, cognitive, developmental, experimental, industrial and social psychology, along with personality, psychobiology and psychometrics.

Social Science Databases

Course Objective # 1 – Understand the Interaction of human beings at work and emphasize the social, economic, and human demands of ergonomic work. 

• Arts & Humanities Citation Index (Web of Science) 
  Leading arts and humanities journals with selected, relevant items from major science and social science journals. Art, music, literature, history. Citations only with links to full text where available. 1975 – present

• Humanities & Social Sciences Index Retrospective 
  Citations to journal articles and book reviews covering a wide range of interdisciplinary fields from a broad array of humanities and social sciences journals. 1907 – 1984.

• JSTOR 
  Interdisciplinary archive of leading academic journals across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Includes images, letters, and other primary sources; begins with volume 1 of subscribed titles up to 3-5 years ago of publication. Current content not available. Clarkson journal collections include Arts & Sciences I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, Business III, & Life Sciences.

  Full text access may not be available for all articles found; limited to titles that Clarkson subscribes to.

• Sage Journals 
  Journals in business, humanities, social sciences, science, technology, and medicine.

  Full text access may not be available for all articles found; limited to titles that Clarkson subscribes to. Volume 1 to present for subscribed titles.

• Social Science Citation Index 
  Leading journal content in over 50 social science disciplines. Citations only with links to full text where available. 1970 – present.

• Social Science Database (ProQuest) 
  Indexing and full text for hundreds of academic journals, providing extensive coverage across a wide range of social science disciplines including anthropology, criminology, economics, education, political science, psychology, social work and sociology.

• Sociology 
  International literature of sociology and social work, including culture and social structure, history and theory of sociology, social psychology, substance abuse and addiction and more. This collection provides full-text coverage of many core titles included in Sociological Abstracts and Social Services Abstracts.

• Web of Science Core Collection 
  Citations and abstract results to scholarly literature in the sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities as well as proceedings of international conferences, symposia, seminars, colloquia, workshops, and conventions. Ability for cited reference searching and author finder. Links out to full text if available through another database. 1970 – present.

Other Resources

ASTM Standards (In Print)

We have the 2018 ASTM standards most relevant to your class in our print collection reference section. The reference section does not leave the library, but can be used in the library for research. Please bring the call number to the front desk and ask them to retrieve it for you. 

According to ASTM International’s website, “Volumes 13.01 and 13.02 include over 380 standards on medical and surgical materials and devices. They cover metals, polymers, and ceramics for implants, prostheses, and medical and surgical devices; silicone elastomers, gels, and foams in medical applications; and tissue engineered medical products. Each standard typically covers manufacture, chemical requirements, mechanical requirements, special tests, and certification.” 

Topics in Volume 13.02 also include:

• Emergency Medical Services—covers emergency medical dispatch, ambulances, fixed wing basic and specialized units, and basic training for emergency medical technicians.
• Search and Rescue—addresses search, rescue, and recovery operations, including the testing and maintenance of equipment, management and operations, and personnel training.
• Anesthetic and Respiratory Equipment—specifications cover anesthesia machines and monitors, laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes, ventilators, and associated equipment.

Volume 13.01 – Medical & Surgical Materials and Devices. 
Call #: REF 620.112 A512b Sect. 13 (2018) . v.13.01

Volume 13.02 – Medical & Surgical Materials & Devices 
Call #: REF 620.112 A512b Sect. 13 (2018) v.13.02

Books

Books on Biomechanics

Fundamentals of Biomechanics
by Ronald L. Huston
ISBN: 9781466510371

Occupational Biomechanics
by Don B. Chaffin; Bernard J. Martin; Gunnar B. J. Andersson
ISBN: 0471723436

Fundamentals of Biomechanics
by Duane Knudson
ISBN: 9780387493114

Fundamentals of Biomechanics
by Nihat Özkaya; Margareta Nordin; David Goldsheyder; Dawn Leger
ISBN: 9781461411499

Books on Ergonomics

Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics
by Gavriel Salvendy 
ISBN: 9781118131350

Occupational Ergonomics by Francesco Violante; Asa Kilbom; Thomas J. Armstrong 
ISBN: 058544904X

Bodyspace by Stephen Pheasant
ISBN: 9780203482650

Ergonomics by Bram N. Brinkerhoff 
ISBN: 9781608767717
Web Sources

• Occupational Therapy Practitioners & Ergonomics 
  From The American Occupational Therapy Association.

• Ergonomics and Occupational Therapy: Improving Workplace Productivity 
  From The American Occupational Therapy Association.

• CDC – Ergonomics and Musuloskeletal Disorders 
  The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

• OSHA – Ergonomics 
  Occupational Safety & Health Administration – Ergonomics. Includes a sidebar on existing guidelines.

• Medline Ergonomics 
  NIH Medline page dedicated to ergonomics.

Other Recommended Resources

• Library Catalog 
  The library catalog allows you to search for books owned by Clarkson University Libraries, as well as other libraries worldwide.

• ProQuest Ebook Central 
  Ebooks in a broad range of subject areas.

• Knovel 
  Essential industry technical reference handbooks in a variety of engineering disciplines. Full-text content includes materials and substance data, equations and interactive charts and graphs. 40+ titles.

• Interlibrary Loan 
  Interlibrary Loan is a service that helps current members of the Clarkson community access and obtain materials not available at the Clarkson Libraries. You may request resources through ILLiad, the Clarkson University Interlibrary Loan system.

Don’t forget the
Health Sciences Library!

The Health Sciences Library (HSL) is located on Clarkson’s downtown campus, on the main floor of Clarkson Hall at 59 Main Street, Potsdam.

The main desk number is 315-268-4464.