Human Osteology and Bone Mechanics

  1. Fundamentals of Biomechanics
    1. Basic Mechanical Concepts
      1. Force
        1. Types
          1. Units
          2. Load
            1. Static Loads
              1. Dynamic Loads
                1. Cyclic Loads
                2. Stress
                  1. Normal Stress
                    1. Tensile Stress
                      1. Compressive Stress
                      2. Shear Stress
                        1. Units and Calculation
                        2. Strain
                          1. Normal Strain
                            1. Shear Strain
                              1. Units and Measurement
                              2. Stress-Strain Relationships
                                1. Linear Elastic Region
                                  1. Yield Point
                                    1. Plastic Region
                                      1. Ultimate Strength
                                        1. Failure Point
                                      2. Material Properties
                                        1. Elasticity
                                          1. Elastic Modulus
                                            1. Poisson's Ratio
                                            2. Plasticity
                                              1. Yield Strength
                                                1. Plastic Deformation
                                                2. Strength
                                                  1. Tensile Strength
                                                    1. Compressive Strength
                                                      1. Shear Strength
                                                      2. Toughness
                                                        1. Energy Absorption
                                                          1. Fracture Toughness
                                                          2. Hardness
                                                            1. Fatigue Resistance

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                                                          12. Mechanical Properties of Bone