Biomechanics

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Course focuses on the mechanics of deformable bodies. Specifically, mechanical properties of biomaterials, bone, ligaments, and muscle including uniaxial tension, compression, bending, and torsion applied to orthopedic biomechanics. Rigid body planar kinematics and dynamics, finite element techniques with applications to the biomechanics of walking, running, cycling, and other athletic activities will be the focus.