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Spatial difference between the center of volume and the center of mass
Hello everyone,
in some biomechanical papers, the center of volume of a body segment is assumed to be equal to the center of mass. Is anyone aware of studies that provide statistical data about the three-dimensional spatial difference between the center of volume and mass for different body segments in female and male subjects?
So far, I could find some information in a technical report [1] (page 68f) using cadavers. They measured the percentage of body segment volume proximal to the center of mass. The positional difference is estimated to be "two to three centimeters" proximal.
Thank you in advance for your input.
[1] Clauser C, McConville J, Young J; Weight, volume and center of mass of segments of the human body; AMRL Technical Report; 1969
in some biomechanical papers, the center of volume of a body segment is assumed to be equal to the center of mass. Is anyone aware of studies that provide statistical data about the three-dimensional spatial difference between the center of volume and mass for different body segments in female and male subjects?
So far, I could find some information in a technical report [1] (page 68f) using cadavers. They measured the percentage of body segment volume proximal to the center of mass. The positional difference is estimated to be "two to three centimeters" proximal.
Thank you in advance for your input.
[1] Clauser C, McConville J, Young J; Weight, volume and center of mass of segments of the human body; AMRL Technical Report; 1969