Biomechanics Part 2 Biomechanics: . Biomechanics is the study of the structure and function of biological systems such as humans, animals, plants, organs, and cells by means of the methods of mechanics. Areas of Biomechanics Research Occupational biomechanics Orthopaedic biomechanics Study of the forces on human tissues and the implants used to heal them Cardiovascular biomechanics Study of the mechanics of the heart Plant biomechanics Study of the mechanical properties and behaviour of living cells Cellular biomechanics Study of the mechanical properties and Study of human motion and interactions with their workplace
behaviour of living cells Comparative biomechanics organisms perform mechanical functions Study of how Sports biomechanics Analysis of human movement in sport Prosthetic engineering Study of how to develop replacement body parts Injury biomechanics Study of how injuries occur and how to prevent them Biomaterial · A material intended to interface with biological systems to evaluate, treat, augment, or replace any tissue, organ, or function in the human body. Uses of Biomaterials Replacement of diseased or damaged part · Artificial hip or other joint · Heart valve · Skin repair · Artificial ligaments and tendons Assist in healing · Sutures
· Bone plates and screws Improve function · Cardiac pacemaker · Intraocular lens · Contact lenses Change cosmetic appearance · Chin augmentation · Augmentation mammoplasty Aid to diagnosis · Probes and catheters Aid to treatment · Catheters · Drains · Drug delivery Biological Material vs. Biomaterial · Biological material is produced by a living organism · Bone, blood, muscle etc. · A biomaterial is a material for interfacing with the human body . Note that a biomaterial can be made from biological material · E.g. Heart valve harvested from pig to replace human valve How are Biomechanics and Biomaterials Related?