BENG 370: Biomechanics I

Course Description

The course provides a basic understanding of how the human body functions as a mechanical system. Review of mechanics. Musculoskeletal anatomy, statics and kinematics, muscle force redundancy, joint mechanics. Bone and soft tissue mechanics, muscle active force generation. Implant stress shielding and impact safety. Laboratory experiments directed at rehabilitation engineering, biological bone and tissue property measurement, bone and implant structural analysis, and impact safety.