Bone mechanics

From Biomch-W

Contents 1 Basics 1.1 Disorders 1.2 Experimentation 1.3 Computational analysis

Basics

Structure

• Trabecular
• Cortical
• Woven
• Lamellar

Composition

• Collagen
• Mineral
• Ground Substance
• Noncollagenous proteins

Cells

• Osteoblasts
• Osteoclasts

Remodelling

Mechanical properties

Disorders

• Osteoporosis

Experimentation

• Mechanical testing

Computational analysis

• Finite element method