Provide understanding and methodology for the mechanical analysis of motion, flow, stress, growth, remodeling and healing in living systems.
Short review of vector and tensor algebra, point mechanics and rigid body mechanics Motion, dynamics, equilibrium, energetics and constitutive behaviour.
Biomechanical principles of the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems:
Musculoskeletal forces
Muscle structure and force generation
Mechanics of gait and inverse dynamics
Infinitesimal tissue strains and stresses
Blood flow in the heart, lung, arteries and veins – structure of the heart, arteries and veins
Graded homework and two written exams (part I and II). Each part has to be passed successfully for obtaining a positive grade. For students who missed one or both exams or who want to improve their grade, one additional exam for each part will be offered, within the winter semester and at the beginning of the summer semester, respectively.