Download or read book Skeletal Tissue Mechanics written by R. Bruce Martin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1998-10-09 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knowledge of the mechanical properties of the skeletal system is important to understanding how our body works and how to repair it when it is damaged. This text describes the biomechanics of bone, cartilage, tendons and ligaments. It does not require mathematics beyond calculus or neglecting the biological properties of skeletal tissue.