The main course topics include an introduction to vector analysis, 2D and 3D equilibrium of particles, the equivalent system of forces, 2D and 3D equilibrium of the rigid body, the analysis of frames, center of gravity of areas, distributed forces, moments of inertia, internal forces and shear and bending moment diagram
The mechanical physiology course provides knowledge on the mechanical properties of bones, linear elasticity, human joint, the f?unction of skeletal muscles, static equilibrium in human joints, kinematic and kinetics of human body and gait analysis