Biomechanics

  1. Systemic Biomechanics
    1. Musculoskeletal System Biomechanics
      1. Joint Biomechanics
        1. Joint Classification
          1. Synovial Joints
            1. Fibrous Joints
              1. Cartilaginous Joints
              2. Joint Stability and Mobility
                1. Factors Affecting Stability
                  1. Range of Motion
                  2. Degrees of Freedom
                  3. Spine Biomechanics
                    1. Anatomy of the Spinal Column
                      1. Loads on the Spinal Column
                        1. Intervertebral Disc Mechanics
                          1. Structure and Function
                            1. Disc Degeneration
                            2. Biomechanics of Spinal Injuries
                              1. Common Injury Mechanisms
                            3. Upper Extremity Biomechanics
                              1. Shoulder Complex
                                1. Glenohumeral Joint
                                  1. Scapulothoracic Articulation
                                  2. Elbow Joint
                                    1. Elbow Joint Mechanics
                                    2. Wrist Joint
                                      1. Wrist Joint Mechanics
                                      2. Hand Function
                                        1. Hand Mechanics
                                          1. Grip Biomechanics
                                        2. Lower Extremity Biomechanics
                                          1. Hip Joint
                                            1. Structure and Function
                                              1. Load Transmission
                                              2. Knee Joint
                                                1. Ligamentous Support
                                                  1. Patellofemoral Mechanics
                                                  2. Ankle Joint
                                                    1. Ankle Joint Mechanics
                                                    2. Foot Complex
                                                      1. Foot Arches
                                                        1. Foot Function
                                                    3. Fluid Biomechanics
                                                      1. Principles of Fluid Dynamics
                                                        1. Fluid Properties
                                                          1. Laminar Flow
                                                            1. Turbulent Flow
                                                              1. Viscosity
                                                                1. Bernoulli's Principle
                                                                  1. Reynolds Number
                                                                  2. Cardiovascular Biomechanics
                                                                    1. Blood Flow Dynamics
                                                                      1. Flow Patterns in Vessels
                                                                        1. Pressure-Flow Relationships
                                                                        2. Mechanical Properties of Blood Vessels
                                                                          1. Arterial Compliance
                                                                            1. Venous Compliance
                                                                              1. Wall Stress and Strain
                                                                              2. Mechanics of the Heart
                                                                                1. Cardiac Cycle
                                                                                  1. Ventricular Function
                                                                                  2. Biomechanics of Cardiovascular Diseases
                                                                                    1. Atherosclerosis
                                                                                      1. Aneurysms
                                                                                    2. Respiratory Biomechanics
                                                                                      1. Mechanics of Breathing
                                                                                        1. Lung Volumes
                                                                                          1. Lung Pressures
                                                                                            1. Diaphragm Mechanics
                                                                                              1. Chest Wall Mechanics
                                                                                              2. Airflow in the Airways
                                                                                                1. Airway Resistance
                                                                                                  1. Flow Limitation
                                                                                                  2. Gas Exchange and Transport
                                                                                                    1. Alveolar-Capillary Interface
                                                                                                      1. Oxygen Transport
                                                                                                        1. Carbon Dioxide Transport

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