Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Motion Capture

Technological process of recording the MOTION and MOVEMENT of objects (e.g., surgical instrument in robotic surgery), body parts (e.g., EYE MOVEMENT), animals or people.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Technological process of recording the MOTION and MOVEMENT of objects (e.g., surgical instrument in robotic surgery), body parts (e.g., EYE MOVEMENT), animals or people.

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Synonyms

8 entry terms
  • MoCap Motion Capture
  • Motion Capture, MoCap
  • Biomechanical Movement Capture
  • Magnetic Motion Capture
  • Optical Motion Capture
  • Motion Capture, Magnetic
  • Motion Capture, Optical
  • Movement Capture, Biomechanical

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2023

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  1. E01w.370.395.500w
  2. E05.613w
  3. L01w.280w.960.200w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Motion Capture. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000092682. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000092682
  2. Motion Capture. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_capture
  3. Motion Capture. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q676252