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Course: 2025/2026

Advanced biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system
(20073)
Master in Biomechanical Engineering and Medical Devices (Plan: 545 - Estudio: 409)
EPI


Coordinating teacher: MARCO ESTEBAN, MIGUEL

Department assigned to the subject: Mechanical Engineering Department

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
Subjects corresponding to the profiles of Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: -Understand the methodologies, techniques, specific programs, norms, and standards in the field of advanced biomechanics, including kinematic and dynamic analysis methods. -Understand the mechanics of biological materials. -Apply knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy to biomechanical analysis and the selection of materials for use in biomechanical applications based on their properties. -Analyze biomechanical systems from both kinematic and dynamic perspectives.
Learning Outcomes
Description of contents: programme
-1 Mechanical behavior of biological tissues -2 Numerical modeling of the mechanical behavior of biological tissues -3 Constitutive equations: dynamic behavior, viscoelasticity, hyperelasticity -4 Damage mechanics in biological tissues -5 Biomechanical analysis of forces, levers, moments, and movements in the locomotor system -6 Kinematic analysis using analysis software
Learning activities and methodology
Theory classes and classroom exercises will be held, during which the professor will present the main course content and encourage student participation through proposed exercises and discussion. To achieve a deeper understanding of the course, these classes will also be supported by experimental examples. There will also be computer sessions applied to the study of biomechanics, as well as four laboratory practices to apply the techniques presented in the course to practical and realistic cases. A work on the application of biomechanics to realistic cases will be carried out, which will involve the development of case studies using finite elements. This work will be carried out by students during some of the class sessions, with the support of the professor. Through Aula Global, students will be informed of personalized tutoring hours to address any questions they may have about the course content.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination/test 70
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 30




Basic Bibliography
  • Abaqus. Abaqus user manual. SIMULIA.
  • Arthur E. Chapman. Biomechanical analysis of fundamental human movements ¿ Human Kinetics. Champaign. 2008
  • Duane Knudson. Fundamentals of Biomechanics. Springer. 2007
Additional Bibliography
  • Gautam M. Puri. Python Scripts for Abaqus. Learn by Example. Gautam M. Puri. 2011
  • Revistas científicas relacionadas con la temática:. Journal of Biomechanics. Journal of the Mechanical Behaviour of Biomedical Materials. Journal of Applied Biomechanics

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.