Combining basic biomechanics with practical bioengineering issues, this book provides more than the general introductions to cumulative trauma disorders and medical management-related books currently on the market. The author covers the musculoskeletal components, their models, and the measurement and prediction of injury potential. The author sets the stage with a basic introduction to biomechanical principles and goes on to cover gross structure of the musculoskeletal system, organization of muscles and muscle anatomy, modeling of muscle mechanics, models of the upper limbs, types of musculoskeletal disorders, and the scientific evidence for risk factors.