{"product_id":"biomechanics-of-the-musculo-skeletal-system-isbn-9780470017678","title":"Biomechanics of the Musculo-skeletal System","description":"The latest edition of this well organised and authoritative book provides a comprehensive account of the mechanics of the neuro-musculo-skeletal system. Covering the key areas including the properties of biomaterials, common measuring techniques and modelling, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBiomechanics of the Musculo-skeletal System, Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e also integrates historical aspects thus building a bridge between old and familiar knowledge and the latest developments in biomechanics. As with the previous edition there are numerous applications and extensive questions and answers at the end of sections. Specific changes for this edition include:  \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eMajor revision of the section on biological materials including bone, cartilage, ligament, tendon, muscle and joints and new discussion of failure and healing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive updating of material covering force, pressure distribution, optical methods and simulation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncrease in the number and type of applications across a broad range of disciplines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiomechanics of the Musculo-skeletal System, Third Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable resource for all students, professionals and researchers concerned with biomechanical aspects of the human or animal body.\u003c\/p\u003e  Contributors.  \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Definition of Biomechanics (B. M. Nigg).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Selected Historical Highlights (B. M. Nigg).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Mechanics (B. M. Nigg).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 references.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Biological Materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Definitions and Comments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Selected Historical Highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Bone (S. K. Boyd and B. M. Nigg).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Articular cartilage (W. Herzog and S. Federico).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Ligament (G. M. Thornton, C. B. Frank and N. G. Shrive).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Tendon\/Aponeurosis (W. Herzog).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Muscle (W. Herzog).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Adaptation of Biological materials to Exercise, Disuse and Aging (R. F. Zernicke, S. Judex and C. Lorincz).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9 Joints (B. M. Nigg and W. Herzog).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.10 Additional Examples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.11 References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Measuring Techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Definitions and Comments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Selected Historical Highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Force (B. M. Nigg).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Pressure Distribution (B. M. Nigg).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Acceleration (B. M. Nigg and K. A. Boyer).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Optical Methods (B. M. Nigg, G. K. Cole and I.C. Wright).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Strain Measurement (N. Shrive).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 EMG (V. von Tscharner and W. Herzog).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 Inertial Porperties of the Human or animal Body (B. M. Nigg).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.10 Additional Examples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.11 References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Modelling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Definitions and Comments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Selected Historical Highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 A Nearly Possible Story (B. M. Nigg).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 general Comments About Modelling (B. M. Nigg).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Force System Analysis (B. M. Nigg).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Mathematical Determinate Systems (B. M. Nigg).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Mathematically Indeterminate Systems (W. Herzog).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Simulation (A. J. van den Bogert and B. M. Nigg).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Additional Examples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.10 References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eProfessor Benno Nigg and Professor Walter Herzog.\u003c\/b\u003e Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, The University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada. Two distinguished researchers and teachers with an international reputation who have published numerous books and articles in the area of biomechanics.  \u003ca id=\"COPY_WEB_CATALOG\" name=\"COPY_WEB_CATALOG\"\u003eThe latest edition of this classic in the field presents a unique and comprehensive account of the mechanics of the neuro-musculo-skeletal system. Written for students and researchers of biomechanics, the book covers key areas including the properties of biomaterials, common measuring techniques and modeling.\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAs with the previous edition there are numerous applications and extensive questions and answers at the end of sections. Specific changes for this edition include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eMajor revision of the section on biological materials including bone, cartilage, ligament, tendon, muscle and joints and new discussion of failure and healing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive updating of material covering force, pressure distribution, optical methods and simulation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn increase in the number and type of applications across a broad range of disciplines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBiomechanics of the Musculo-skeletal System, Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e will prove invaluable for undergraduate students in mechanics and physics; medical students and graduate students in engineering, exercise and sport science and kinesiology; and for all those with an interest in the biomechanical aspects of the human or animal body.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988837974245,"sku":"NP9780470017678","price":144.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470017678.jpg?v=1761781720","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/biomechanics-of-the-musculo-skeletal-system-isbn-9780470017678","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}