Physics of coordination and reflexes

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The discussion revolves around the physics related to coordination and reflexes in activities such as writing, painting, surgery, and catching. It touches on various aspects including mechanics, neurophysiology, and biophysics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the specific physics concepts related to coordination and reflexes, suggesting areas like mechanics, molecular aspects of muscle contraction, and muscle control loops.
  • Another participant suggests that the inquiry may be more aligned with neurophysiology rather than physics, proposing that it could be better suited for a biology-focused discussion.
  • A third participant mentions a branch of kinematics that deals with human motion, providing a link for further exploration.

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Participants express differing views on the appropriate disciplinary focus for the discussion, with some emphasizing physics and others suggesting a biological perspective. No consensus is reached on the primary framework for understanding the topic.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks clarity on specific definitions and assumptions regarding the physics of coordination and reflexes, and the relationship between physics and biology remains unresolved.

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What are the physics that deal with things like writing, painting, surgery, catching and all those things?
 
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Can you be a little more specific?

Do you mean the general mechanics of forces, levers, fulcrums and masses?

Do you mean the molecular aspects of muscle contraction?

Do you mean the anatomy and function of the muscle control loops for reflexes/posture?

Do you mean the inverse kinematics and guided/ballistic movements?
 
general health/biophysics... but yeah, as above.
 
Given the examples cited, it would appear that Mt. Nixion is focusing on neurophysiology. While it's all based upon physics, this might more appropriately be posted in the Biology section. Moonbear, for one, would be far more qualified to deal with something like this than most physicists.
 
Mt. Nixion said:
What are the physics that deal with things like writing, painting, surgery, catching and all those things?
You may be asking about a branch of kinematics that concerns itself with human motion:

http://guardian.curtin.edu.au/cga/teach-in/kinematics.html
 
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