BME 3520: Cellular and Tissue Biomechanics
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: BME 2200; MATE 2730
Introduction to fundamental engineering mechanics with a focus on the human body. Application of continuum mechanics to both living and non-living systems; anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue; laws of motion, free-body diagrams and simple force analysis of musculoskeletal system; range of movement, joint dislocation, bone deformity and fracture; biomechanical response of soft and hard tissues with emphasis on microstructure and mechanical properties; introduction to cellular mechanics and viscoelastic properties; and applications to biomedical engineering design.