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Introductory Biomechanics

Introductory Biomechanics From Cells to Organisms - Cambridge Texts in Biomedical Engineering

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Publisher's Synopsis

Introductory Biomechanics is a new, integrated text written specifically for engineering students. It provides a broad overview of this important branch of the rapidly growing field of bioengineering. A wide selection of topics is presented, ranging from the mechanics of single cells to the dynamics of human movement. No prior biological knowledge is assumed and in each chapter, the relevant anatomy and physiology are first described. The biological system is then analyzed from a mechanical viewpoint by reducing it to its essential elements, using the laws of mechanics and then tying mechanical insights back to biological function. This integrated approach provides students with a deeper understanding of both the mechanics and the biology than from qualitative study alone. The text is supported by a wealth of illustrations, tables and examples, a large selection of suitable problems and hundreds of current references, making it an essential textbook for any biomechanics course.

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Cambridge University Press dates from 1534 and is part of the University of Cambridge. We further the University's mission by disseminating knowledge in the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence.

Book information

ISBN: 9780521841122
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 571.43
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 511
Weight: 1360g
Height: 251mm
Width: 198mm
Spine width: 29mm