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Orthopaedic Prostheses Fixation
Introduction The fixation and maintenance of a stable interface between the prostheses and tissues is a most difficult problem of…
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Telemedicine
Introduction 1. Telemedicine as name suggests, is the application of computer technology and telecommunication to provide health care from one…
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Biotelemetry
Introduction 1. Sometimes, it become essential to monitor physiological events from a distant place. Some of such situations are: (a)…
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Nuclear Medicine
Introduction 1. Nuclear medicine comprises of diagnostic examinations that helps in obtaining images of body anatomy and function. The images…
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Ultrasound Imaging
1. The application of ultrasound in medical field is based on the sonar principle as used by bats, ships at…
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Analysis Of Force System
1. When head flexes in meridian plane, exterior muscles exert force to support the head. There is also compressive force…
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Mechanics of the Spinal Column
Introduction 1. The vertical column is also known as spine, spinal column or back bone. It is the control axis…
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Skeletal Muscles
1. Muscles are connective tissues and they are three types. Skeletal, smooth and cardiac (refer chapter1). Smooth muscles (unstriped &…
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Biomechanics of Soft Tissues
Introduction 1. Soft tissues include skin, cardiovascular tissues, articular cartilage, muscles, tendons and ligaments. All soft tissues are composite materials. Collagen…
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Biomechanics of Bone
Introduction Bone is a living tissue capable of altering its shape and mechanical behaviour by changing its structure to withstand…
