Biomechanics in the Musculoskeletal SystemLearn the principles of biomechanics that will help you improve patient care and further your understanding of the various aspects of musculoskeletal systems. This book examines the principles of mechanical engineering essential to the musculoskeletal system, and makes these concepts relevant to medical professionals and others who may not have the mathematical background of an engineer. Each biomechanical principle is described in five basic steps: definition; description; lay examples; clinical examples; and explanatory notes. Through this well-illustrated, cohesive discussion of biomechanics, youll find an understandable and logical approach to the musculoskeletal system that will enhance any practice. |
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acceleration alloys amplitude angle angular applied axial axis behavior bending moment bending stiffness biomechanical cancellous bone cartilage coefficient components compressive coordinate system cortical bone cross section damping dashpot decrease defined Definition Description direction elastic modulus elastic range energy equations equilibrium example Explanatory Notes external loads fatigue femur force couple force F force vector fracture free-body analysis free-body diagram friction force function implant increasing inertia joint reaction force length ligament linear load-deformation curve long structure lubrication magnitude mass maximum mechanical properties ment modulus of elasticity moment of inertia motion muscle musculoskeletal system Newton meter normal stresses perpendicular plane plastic plate position ratio represented result rigid body rotation rubber shear stress specimen speed spine spring strain rate strength stress-strain stress-strain curve surfaces synovial fluid tensile tibia tion tissue torque torsional load translation Unit of Measurement unloading velocity vertebra vibration vibratory viscoelastic viscosity weight