Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system
Summary
The basis for a mechanical description of the musculoskeletal system are presented. This description is based on the concepts of solid mechanics, physiology and anatomy of the musculoskeletal system. Concrete examples of the development of implants are also covered.
Content
Biomechanics at the body level (functional anatomy; joint kinematics; forces in the joints). Biomechanics at the tissue level (large deformations; passive and active constitutive laws; identification; laws of evolution). Biomechanics in clinical applications (orthopaedics biomechanics; traumatology, implant development). Mini-project in group.
Keywords
Constitutive laws, Identification, Orthopedics
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
- Elementary knowledge in physiology
- Master the concepts of conservation laws
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Explain the link between the physiology and the mechanical properties of a tissue, B2
- Compute the kinematics and the forces in articulations, B3
- Identify the mechanical behaviour of tissues and fluids from experimental data, B5
- Describe the feedback loop that, starting from a mechanical signal translated into a chemical signal, allows for the adaptation of the mechanical properties of tissues, B9
- Compare the range of validity of different constitutive laws, B7
- Describe the procedure to identity a constitutive law, B14
Teaching methods
The course is organised as theoretical sessions and the realization of a mini-project within a group.
Expected student activities
Exercises to do. Realization of a mini-project in groups of 4, oral presentation of the project and a report of maximum 15 pages.
Assessment methods
- 1/2 of the grade based on oral presentation mini-project
- 1/2 based on the written report of the mini-project
Resources
Bibliography
The course material can be downloaded from the moodle website (http://moodle.epfl.ch/course/view.php?id=1201).
1. Skeletal Tissue Mechanics, B. Martin, et al., Springer, 1998 (ISBN 0-387-98474-7)
2. Continuum mechanics, Spencer, Longman, 1992 (ISBN 0-582-44282-6)
Ressources en bibliothèque
Moodle Link
In the programs
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: During the semester (summer session)
- Subject examined: Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: During the semester (summer session)
- Subject examined: Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: During the semester (summer session)
- Subject examined: Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: During the semester (summer session)
- Subject examined: Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: During the semester (summer session)
- Subject examined: Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: During the semester (summer session)
- Subject examined: Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Spring
- Exam form: During the semester (summer session)
- Subject examined: Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional