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Biomechanics of Humans

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Course Unit Code450-4080/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated4 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Choice-compulsory type B
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites There are no prerequisites or co-requisites for this course unit
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
HLA55Ing. Milada Hlaváčková, Ph.D.
PEN72prof. Ing. Marek Penhaker, Ph.D.
Summary
The subject of the biomechanics of the person is engaged in the solution of biomechanical problems of the musculoskeletal system, where students are familiarised with the solution of problems of the skeletal and muscular apparatus. To the extent it is discussed the pathology of the mentioned types of systems, in particular, from the point of view of the degradation processes. In the section dedicated bio-material engineering, the subject focuses mainly on the constitutive and strength properties of the fundamental biomechanical materials and on the properties of artificial materials, which are part of the implants. Systemically is discussed about pathologist
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The aim of the subject is systemic concept of human biomechanics in bioengineering. Human Biomechanics introduces students to the basic concepts of mechanics in the application of human biology. Students will learn to understand the relative and systemic interconnection of human musculoskeletal apparatus and its influence on the coordination and physiology of motion. At the same time students are acquainted with the basics of substitutes and biocompatible materials used in biomechanics.
Course Contents
Lecture:
1. Defining the terms of biomechanics, origin, structure and hierarchy of human biomechanics.
2. Classification of the musculoskeletal system, kinematic arrangement of skeletal skeleton of the human body.
3. Classification and block arrangement of the human control apparatus.
4. Description of function blocks and their binding relations.
5. Skeletal system of man.
6. Muscle and tendon system of the human.
7. Structural analysis of moving parts of the body.
8. Structural analysis of joint segments, skin, joints.
9. Compartment syndrome and its manifestations.
10. Material engineering, properties and characteristics of technical materials in biomechanics.
11. Bio-material engineering and their characteristics from the point of view of biological and technical materials.
12. Biocompatibility and implants.
13. Solutions of biomechanical problems by modeling.
14. The linking of biomechanics to the activities of the human organism.

Labs and Exercises:
1. Basic terms and classification of biomechanics. Sample examples of biomechanics theory and application.
2. Sample examples for computing force, stroke, torque.
3. The concept of center of gravity and force torques, equilibrium and non-equilibrium.
4. Mechanical patterns and computation of pressure, shear, torsion and bending.
5. Human ergonomic patterns, way, loading system.
6. Calculations of moments and energy balances of human movement.
7. Influence of sensory and locomotor organs on human motion apparatus, kinetics and kinesiology, fractures and traumas.
8. Biomechanics of the skin, strength, elasticity, joining.
9. Mechanical tests for compression and bending, and stroke.
10. Simulation and measurement of compartment syndrome and its manifestations.
11. Implantation biomechanics.
12. Nano and microbiomechanics.
13. Biocompatibility and Materials Used.
14. Examples of solutions to biomechanical problems and clinical biomechanics.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
ROBERTSON, D. Gordon E. Research methods in biomechanics. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, c2004. ISBN 0-7360-3966-X.
HUISKES, Rik., Dick H. van. CAMPEN a Joost R. de. WIJN. Biomechanics, principles and applications: selected proceedings of the 3rd General Meeting of the European Society of Biomechanics, Nijmegen, The Netherlands, 21-23 January 1982. Hingham, MA, USA: Distributors for the U.S. and Canada, Kluwer Boston, 1982. ISBN 9024730473.
VALENTA, Jaroslav a Svatava KONVIČKOVÁ. Biomechanika člověka. Praha: Vydavatelství ČVUT, 1996. ISBN 80-01-01452-5.
ŽIVČÁK, Jozef. Biomechanika človeka. Prešov: ManaCon, 2007. ISBN 978-80-89040-30-8.
https://www.fs.vsb.cz/330/cs/Statika/
https://www.fs.vsb.cz/330/cs/Dynamika-I/index.html
Recommended Reading:
HUTTEN, Helmut. Biotelemetrie: angewandte biomedizinische Technik. Berlin: Springer, 1973. Anaesthesiology and resuscitation.
OTÁHAL, Stanislav, ed. Biomechanics, biofluidics and alternative biomaterial substitutions: Biomechanika, biofluidika a alternativní biomateriálové náhrady. Prague: Univerzita Karlova, Fakulta tělesné výchovy a sportu, 2006. ISBN 80-86317-40-4.
JANURA, Miroslav a Eva JANUROVÁ. Biomechanika I. Ostrava: Ostravská univerzita v Ostravě, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7464-099-5.
JANURA, Miroslav. Biomechanika II. Ostrava: Ostravská univerzita v Ostravě, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7464-044-5.
KONVIČKOVÁ, Svatava, Jaroslav VALENTA a Tomáš MAREŠ. Biomechanika svalstva člověka. Praha: Nakladatelství ČVUT, 2007. ISBN 978-80-01-03911-3.
KONVIČKOVÁ, Svatava a Jaroslav VALENTA. Biomechanika srdečně cévního systému člověka. Vyd. 2. Praha: Česká technika - nakladatelství ČVUT, 1997. ISBN 80-01-03425-9.
ŽIVČÁK, Jozef. Biomechanika človeka: kolenný kĺb. Prešov: ManaCon, 2004. ISBN 80-89040-24-1.
VALENTA, Jaroslav, David VALERIAN a Svatava KONVIČKOVÁ. Biomechanika kosterního a hladkého svalstva člověka. Praha: Vydavatelství ČVUT, 1998. ISBN 80-01-01734-6.
MOLČÁNYI, Theodoz, Jozef ŽIVČÁK a Angela MOLČÁNYIOVÁ. Prejavy kompartment syndrómu. Prešov: Manerton, 2011. ISBN 978-80-89040-37-7.
Živčák J.,Hudák R.: Biomechanizmy, Prešov 2001. ISBN 80-890-400-63
Živčák J.: Termodynamický systém, Košice 2003
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Individual consultations, Experimental work in labs
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit40 25
        ExaminationExamination60 31