ANTH 595 - Biomechanics

3 Credit Hours

Lecture-based seminar focusing on the basic concepts of biomechanics and how they relate to the study of vertebrates, especially humans. A review of bone biology is followed by scaling relationships (allometry) and basic mechanics, statics and bone, and finally kinematic and energetic studies.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 480 or equivalent.
Recommended Background: Human anatomy, preferably Anthropology 695.

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ANTH 595 - Biomechanics