MECH 561. Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Systems.
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MECH 561
Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Systems.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Mechanical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The musculoskeletal system; general characteristics and classification of tissues and joints. Biomechanics and clinical problems in orthopaedics. Modelling and force analysis of musculoskeletal systems. Passive and active kinematics. Load-deformation properties of passive connective tissue, passive and stimulated muscle response. Experimental approaches, case studies.
- (3-0-6)
- Prerequisite (Undergraduate): MECH 321 and (MECH 315 or MECH 419)
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