EN0121 - Biomechanics

Foundations. Diffusion and convection. Material properties of bone and muscle. Cardiac mechanics. Circulation: steady and unsteady flow, compliant tubes. Macro- and microrheology of blood. Thrombosis and hemostasis. Respiration and ventilation. Convective transport of solutes. Thermal response and control. Locomotion, swimming, and flight. Prerequisite: AM 34 or equivalent. Lectures and laboratory.