Biomechanics is the study of mechanical laws that
relate to the movement or structures of an organism. Therefore the answer is,
measuring the angle at which a gymnast's body bends during an aerial flip is a biomechanical
analysis.
In
analyzing the exact position of the athlete's body structure, one can
understand how to properly execute the technique or how the athlete can improve
better on his/her technique. Studying the structure leads to comparable data
that can be used to determined records on human anatomical structures during
specific activities. Learning how body structures moves can also contribute to
preventing injuries or further injuries from occurring.
