MAE 4641

Orthopaedic Tissue Mechanics

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2023-2024 Catalog.

Application of mechanics and materials principles to orthopaedic tissues. Physiology of bone, cartilage, ligament, and tendon and the relationship of these properties to their mechanical function. Mechanical behavior of skeletal tissues. Functional adaptation of these tissues to their mechanical environment. Tissue engineering of replacement structures. Senior design report required.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ENGRD 2020 and MAE 3270. Prerequisite or corequisite: MAE 4300 or permission of instructor.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: seniors or permission of instructor.

Outcomes

• Students will be able to know and understand the function and physiology of bone, cartilage, tendon and ligament as organs and tissues.
• Students will be able to apply strength of materials concepts to the mechanical behavior of musculoskeletal tissues and organs.
• Students will be able to understand the unique adaptive capacity of musculoskeletal tissues to their mechanical environment.
• Students will be able to integrate and interpret biological data and mechanical engineering concepts.

When Offered Spring.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies M.E. senior design requirement.

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