MECH 561 — Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Systems

The musculoskeletal system; general characteristics and classification of tissues and joints. Biomechanics and clinical problems in orthopaedics. Modelling and force analysis of musculoskeletal systems. Passive and active kinematics. Load-deformation properties of passive connective tissue, passive and stimulated muscle response. Experimental approaches, case studies.

• Credits: 3
• Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
• Department: Mechanical Engineering
• Taught by: Mark Driscoll
• Prerequisite (Undergraduate): MECH 321 and (MECH 315 or MECH 419)

Sections offered

• Section 001 (Lec), Tue Thu 10:05-11:25 am — 13 seats open
• Section 002 (Lec), Tue Thu 10:05-11:25 am — 30 seats open
• Section 003 (Lec), Tue Thu 10:05-11:25 am — 5 seats open