BME 5210
Course Schedule

Week 1 January 10

January 12
Introduction

Analysis of Muscle and Joint Loads
Week 2 January 17

January 19
MLK Day - No Class

Analysis of Muscle and Joint Loads
Week 3 January 24

January 26
Musculoskeletal Dynamics

Clinical Application of Musculoskeletal Dynamics
Week 4 January 31 and
February 2
Laboratory Sessions - Motion Analysis and EMG
Week 5 February 7

February 9
Biomechanics of Bone

Bone Modeling, Remodeling, and Fracture Risk Prediction
Week 6 February 14

February 16
Exam 1 (Chapters 1-3)

Structure and Function of Articular Cartilage and Meniscus
Week 7 February 22

February 24
Biphasic Properties of Articular Cartilage
Week 8 February 28

March 1
Swelling of Articular Cartilage

Biomechanics of Tendons and Ligaments
Week 9 March 6

March 8
Biomechanics of Tendons and Ligaments

Functional Adaptation of Tendons and Ligaments
March 13
to
March 17
Spring Break
Week 10 March 20

March 22
Exam 2 (Chapters 4-5)

Discussion of Papers
Week 11 March 27

March 29
Joint Lubrication

Diarthrodial Joints
Week 12 April 3

April 5
Biomechanics of Fracture Fixation

Biomechanics of the Spine
Week 13 April 10

April 12
Analysis of Spine Biomechanics

Student Presentations
Week 14 April 17

April 19
Student Presentations

Student Presentations
Week 15 April 24 Student Presentations
Weel 16 May 1 Final Exam (Chapters 6-8 + Student Presentations)