The course provides an overview of the biomechanical behavior of: Cells on the small scale. Several organs and systems on the large scale. Topics include: Measurement methods: Mechanical properties of cells, mechanical behavior models of cells, and mechanical stimulation techniques. Blood flow models: Arteries and capillaries, considering blood as a Newtonian or non-Newtonian fluid. Porous media flow: Interstitium to the lymphatic system. Biomechanics of the eye: Fluid production, flow, discharge, and deformation of the eye wall. Respiratory system biomechanics: Lung elasticity, air and blood mass transfer, and particle transport. Skeletal muscle biomechanics: Constitutive modeling and muscle-bone interaction. Skeletal and bone biomechanics: Extended to connective tissues like ligaments, tendons, and cartilage.
ECTS : 4
Language : el, en