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Segment Mass
Every segment in a Visual3D model has a mass, which is used to calculate kinetic quantities.
Default Segment Mass
The default segment masses defined in Visual3D are based on Dempster's regression equations and are (relative to total body mass):
| Segment | Mass (% body mass) |
|---|---|
| foot | 0.0145 |
| shank | 0.0465 |
| thigh | 0.10 |
| hand | 0.006 |
| forearm | 0.016 |
| upper arm | 0.028 |
| pelvis | 0.142 |
| thorax/abdomen | 0.355 |
| head | 0.081 |
| trunk | 0.497 |
Modifying Segment Mass
Users can modify Segment Mass under the segment properties tab in Visual3D's model builder.
See Also
Go back to the Segment Overview for more information about segments in Visual3D.