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Fundamentals of Biomechanics Equilibrium, Motion, and Deformation

This textbook integrates the classic fields of mechanics—statics, dynamics, and strength of materials—using examples from biology and medicine. The book is excellent for teaching either undergraduates in biomedical engineering programs or health care professionals studying biomechanics at the gradua...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Özkaya, Nihat, Leger, Dawn (Author), Goldsheyder, David (Author), Nordin, Margareta (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2017, 2017
Edition:4th ed. 2017
Subjects:
Orthopaedics
Orthopedics
Rehabilitation
Clinical Psychology
Sports Medicine
Biomedical Engineering
Mentally Ill / Rehabilitation
Human Physiology
Biomedical Engineering And Bioengineering
Biotechnology
Rehabilitation Psychology
Online Access:
Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Force Vector
  • 3. Moment And Torque Vectors
  • 4. Statics: Systems in Equilibrium
  • 5. Applications of Statics to Biomechanics
  • 6. Introduction to Dynamics
  • 7. Linear Kinematics
  • 8. Linear Kinetics
  • 9. Angular Kinematics
  • 10. Angular Kinetics
  • 11. Impulse and Momentum
  • 12. Introduction to Deformable Body Mechanics
  • 13. Stress & Strain
  • 14. Multiaxial Deformations & Stress Analyses
  • 15. Mechanical Properties of Biological Tissues
  • Appendix A. Plane Geometry
  • Appendix B. Vector Algebra
  • Appendix C. Calculus
  • Index

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