Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Introductory Biomechanics: From Cells to Organisms


Introductory Biomechanics: From Cells to Organisms by C. Ross Ethier and Craig A. Simmons offers a broad overview of this essential department of the quickly growing area of bioengineering. A wide selection of topics is offered, starting from the mechanics of single cells to the dynamics of human movement.

No prior biological information 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 decreasing it to its essential elements, using the laws of mechanics after which tying mechanical insights back to biological function. This integrated approach gives college students with a deeper understanding of each the mechanics and the biology than from qualitative research alone.

Authors have crafted a masterful book clearly able to introducing engineering college students of multiple disciplines to the fascinating subject of biomechanics. This text ought to find large utility in providing enough background for a basic understanding of this important, rising area. The depth of coverage will serve properly as a basis for additional investigation at the upper undergraduate or graduate level.

But, little prior knowledge of biology is assumed. The subjects covered embrace scientific specialties wherein biomechanics has lent to the understanding and enchancment of human health, together with the cardiovascular, optometry, and musculoskeletal areas. Based mostly on a protracted-standing course taught to non-bioengineers, the presentation of material is clear and straightforward. Illustrations are of excellent quality and wealthy in content.

This text will inspire many students of conventional engineering areas to think of biomechanics as a fertile discipline worthy of further pursuit. It is supported by a wealth of illustrations, tables and examples, a large choice of suitable problems and a whole bunch of current references, making it a vital textbook for any biomechanics course.

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