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The field of biomechanics deals with the characteristics of biological solids, fluids, and viscoelastic materials in response to imposed systems of internal and external forces. This work overviews the field, covering recent advances in the understanding of physiologic function in health, disease, and environmental extremes. It addresses biosolid and biofluid mechanics as they pertain to various subsystems of the human body, and examines applications such as sports biomechanics, limb repair and rehabilitation, and technologies that support or replace organs with prosthetic parts. Schneck is affiliated with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Bronzino is affiliated with Trinity College.Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book Description
Biomechanics: Principles and Applications offers a definitive, comprehensive review of this rapidly growing field, including recent advancements made by biomedical engineers to the understanding of fundamental aspects of physiologic function in health, disease, and environmental extremes. The chapters, each discussed by a recognized world leader in the respective area, address the subjects of biosolid mechanics and biofluid mechanics as they pertain to various subsystems of the human body. They also review applications such as sports biomechanics, repair and rehabilitation of body parts, and technology to support or replace ailing physiologic organs with prosthetic parts. A unique feature is the convenient handbook style and tabular format that puts quantitative data at your fingertips. Illustrations further add to the value of this book. The text is concise, topical, and not overly technical. No other book covers the entire field of biomechanics so succinctly in one volume.

Book Info
Offers a definitive review of this rapidly growing field, including recent advancements made by biomedical engineers to the understanding of fundamental aspects os physiologic function in health, disease, and environmental extremes.