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Addressing some misperceptions of the joint coordinate system.

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    The Grood and Suntay joint coordinate system, widely used but often misunderstood, is mathematically proven to be equivalent to Cardan angles. This confirms its sequence-dependent and orthogonal nature for biomechanical analysis.

    Area of Science:

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    • The Grood and Suntay joint coordinate system is a widely adopted standard in biomechanics.
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    • To demonstrate the sequence-dependent and orthogonal properties of the joint coordinate system.

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  • Comparison with established angle conventions (Euler, Cardan).

    • Main Results:

    • The joint coordinate system convention is mathematically demonstrated to be equivalent to a Cardan angle sequence.
    • The joint coordinate system angles are proven to be sequence-dependent.
    • The orthogonality of the joint coordinate system angles is mathematically confirmed.

    Conclusions:

    • The joint coordinate system convention is a specific type of Cardan angle sequence.
    • Understanding its sequence-dependent and orthogonal properties is crucial for accurate biomechanical modeling.
    • This work resolves ambiguities and provides a definitive mathematical foundation for the convention.