MAE 4640

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MAE 4640
Orthopaedic Tissue Mechanics

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

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 3270 or permission of instructor.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies Senior Design requirement if enrolled in MAE 4641.

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: none

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

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 12435 MAE 4640   LEC 001

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