Biomechanics
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Friday, November 20, 2009

Saddle shape of the mitral annulus reduces systolic strains on the P2 segment of the posterior mitral leaflet.

30 Oct 2009 BACKGROUND: The three-dimensional saddle shape of the mitral annulus is well characterized in animals and humans, but the impact of annular nonplanarity on valve function or mechanics is poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the impact ... Read more...

A comparison of mechanical properties of materials used in aortic arch reconstruction.

30 Oct 2009 BACKGROUND: Differences in the mechanical properties of aortic tissues and replacement materials can have unwanted hemodynamic effects leading to graft failure. The aim of this experimental study was to compare the mechanical properties of different ... Read more...

Three-dimensional patellar motion at the natural knee during passive flexion/extension. An in vitro study.

30 Oct 2009 Patellar maltracking may result in many patellofemoral joint (PFJ) disorders in the natural and replaced knee. The literature providing quantitative reference for normal PFJ kinematics according to which patellar maltracking could be identified is ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Biomechanics'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Invited commentary. 30 Oct 2009
• Saddle shape of the mitral annulus reduces systolic strains on the P2 segment of the posterior mitral leaflet. 30 Oct 2009
• A comparison of mechanical properties of materials used in aortic arch reconstruction. 30 Oct 2009
• Smoking and corneal biomechanics. 30 Oct 2009
• Three-dimensional patellar motion at the natural knee during passive flexion/extension. An in vitro study. 30 Oct 2009
• Medial knee joint loading increases in those who respond to hyaluronan injection for medial knee osteoarthritis. 30 Oct 2009
• Lower extremity walking mechanics of young individuals with asymptomatic varus knee alignment. 30 Oct 2009
• Quantifying the motion of Kager's fat pad. 30 Oct 2009
• Biomechanical analysis of miniplate osteosynthesis for fractures of the atrophic mandible. 30 Oct 2009
• Kinematic and neurophysiological models: future applications in neurorehabilitation. 30 Oct 2009
• Robotics in neuro-rehabilitation. 30 Oct 2009
• Cerebellar contributions to adaptive control of saccades in humans. 12 Oct 2009
• The brain in its body: motor control and sensing in a biomechanical context. 12 Oct 2009
• Hoof accelerations and ground reaction forces of Thoroughbred racehorses measured on dirt, synthetic, and turf track surfaces. 29 Sep 2009
• Predicting the effect of muscle length on fatigue during electrical stimulation. 29 Sep 2009
• Sequential Monte Carlo point-process estimation of kinematics from neural spiking activity for brain-machine interfaces. 29 Sep 2009
• Superior labral tears of the shoulder: pathogenesis, evaluation, and treatment. 29 Sep 2009
• Lower limb position during treadmill jogging and fast running in microgravity. 29 Sep 2009
• An ambulatory biomechanical data collection system for use in space: design and validation. 29 Sep 2009
• Biomechanical consequences of a tear of the posterior root of the medial meniscus. Surgical technique. 29 Sep 2009

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Technical information about 'Biomechanics'

Definition: The mechanical laws and the action of forces in living structures.

Descriptor UI: D001696

Alternative terms: Biomechanics; Kinematics;

Allowable Qualifiers: drug effects; genetics; immunology; physiology; radiation effects;

Tree Number: G01.154.090; G01.374.089;

History Note: 68

Technical Notes: usually NIM