This course forces on biomechanical aspects of the human musculoskeletal system and orthopedic biomechanics. It covers structures and functions of bone, cartilage, muscle, tendon, ligament, and connective tissues. Mathematical modeling for their formation and functions will be taught along with hands-on programming and simulation assignments. There will be Matlab programming assignments.

• 3 weeks on bone formation, growth, maintenance, and degradation

• 3 weeks on muscle physiology, types, and function

• 3 weeks on tendon and ligament

• 3 weeks on kinesiology (movement of the body musculoskeleal system)

Lectured in 2021 Fall and 2022 Fall