BME 4640

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BME 4640
Orthopaedic Tissue Mechanics

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

Application of mechanics and materials principles to orthopaedic tissues. Physiology of bone, cartilage, ligament, and tendon and the relationship of these properties to their mechanical function. Mechanical behavior of skeletal tissues. Functional adaptation of these tissues to their mechanical environment. Tissue engineering of replacement structures.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ENGRD 2020, MAE 2120, MAE 3250 or permission of instructor.

Comments Co-meets with MAE 4641/MAE 5640.

Outcomes
  • Students will know and understand the function and physiology of bone, cartilage, tendon and ligament as organs and tissue.
  • Apply strength of materials concepts to the mechanical behavior of musculoskeletal tissues and organs.
  • Understand the unique adaptive capacity of musculoskeletal tissues to their mechanical environment.
  • Integrate and interpret biological data and mechanical engineering concepts.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 4640, MAE 4641, MAE 5640

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 12172 BME 4640   LEC 001

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