Human Osteology and Bone Mechanics

  1. Mechanical Properties of Bone
    1. Bone as a Composite Material
      1. Organic-Inorganic Interactions
        1. Hierarchical Structure
          1. Property Optimization
          2. Anisotropy
            1. Directional Dependence
              1. Longitudinal Properties
                1. Transverse Properties
                  1. Radial Properties
                  2. Viscoelasticity
                    1. Time-Dependent Behavior
                      1. Strain Rate Effects
                        1. Creep
                          1. Primary Creep
                            1. Secondary Creep
                              1. Tertiary Creep
                              2. Stress Relaxation
                                1. Hysteresis
                                2. Mechanical Testing Methods
                                  1. Tensile Testing
                                    1. Compression Testing
                                      1. Bending Tests
                                        1. Three-Point Bending
                                          1. Four-Point Bending
                                          2. Torsion Testing
                                            1. Impact Testing
                                              1. Fatigue Testing
                                              2. Cortical Bone Properties
                                                1. Elastic Properties
                                                  1. Strength Properties
                                                    1. Fatigue Properties
                                                    2. Trabecular Bone Properties
                                                      1. Architectural Influences
                                                        1. Density Effects
                                                          1. Orientation Effects
                                                            1. Mechanical Behavior

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                                                          13. Bone Adaptation and Remodeling