Biomechanics
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The official GTU curriculum for Biomechanics (subject code DI04003091) as prescribed for ELECTRICAL · Semester 4 divides the course into 5 units, covering 13 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (DI04003091)Unit 1 Introduction to Biomechanics and Basic Mechanics 09 20 %
- Definition and scope of biomechanics 1.2
- Importance of biomechanics in biomedical engineering 1.3
- Review of basic mechanics: a
- Types of forces c
- energy, and power (basic concepts only) 1.4
- Newton’s laws of motion with biological examples 1.5
- Moment and lever system in the human body
Unit 2 Biomechanics of Bones and Joints 10 25
- 2.1 Overview of human skeletal system 2.2 Types of bones and joints 2.3 Mechanical properties of bones (strength
- stiffness – qualitative) 2.4 Forces acting on joints 2.5 Basic joint movements: Elbow joint Knee joint Hip joint
Unit 3 Biomechanics of Muscles and Soft Tissues 10 25%
- 3.1 Introduction to soft tissues 3.2 Structure and function of: Muscle Tendon Ligament Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Biomedical Engineering Subject Code: DI04003091 Subject Name: Biomechanics Cartilage 3.4 Types of muscle contraction: Isometric Isotonic 3.5 Basic muscle mechanics (force-length and force-velocity concept – descriptive)
Unit 4 Biofluid Mechanics and Cardiovascular System 08 15 %
- 4.1 Introduction to biofluids 4.2 Properties of blood (viscosity – qualitative idea) 4.3 Laminar and turbulent flow (basic concept) 4.4 Blood flow in arteries and veins 4.5 Introduction to cardiovascular system: Heart as a pump Blood vessels 4.6 Introduction to artificial heart valves
Unit 5 Applied Biomechanics and Biomedical Applications 08 15 % 5.1 Biomechanics of posture
- Standing Sitting Lifting 5.2 Introduction to gait: Phases of walking Normal human gait 5.3 Basics of orthopedic implants: Need for implants Examples: hip joint
- knee joint 5.4 Role of biomechanics in rehabilitation and assistive devices
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