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The book presents a detailed exploration of the pendulum method used to measure the moments and radii of inertia of the human body and its segments across various axes. It establishes relationships between the centers of inertia and the physical dimensions of body parts, contributing foundational data for the authors' subsequent work on human gait analysis. The findings have significant implications for understanding the mechanics of human movement, making this research essential for ongoing studies in biomechanics and related fields.

Focusing on the historical context, this book compiles previously published chapters from the Proceedings of the Royal Saxon Society for Sciences, detailing significant research on human gait conducted by Wilhelm Braune and Otto Fischer. The initial chapter appeared in 1895, shortly after Braune's death, while subsequent chapters were published by Fischer from 1899 to 1904. The work builds on earlier studies of the human body's center of gravity and moments of inertia. This edition is praised for its quality and faithful reproduction of original figures.