Physics of coordination and reflexes

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The discussion centers on the physics underlying coordination and reflexes in activities such as writing, painting, and surgery. Participants explore various aspects, including mechanics of forces, muscle contraction, and the anatomy of muscle control loops. The conversation suggests a focus on neurophysiology rather than pure physics, indicating that the topic may be better suited for a biology context. Additionally, inverse kinematics and human motion are highlighted as relevant areas of study. Overall, the thread emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of understanding human movement and coordination.
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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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