Mechanics of Muscle / Edition 2

by Daniel J. Schneck

Overview

First published in 1985, the revised edition of this text consists of seven chapters describing the muscle, its anatomy, its mechanics, and its chemical and neuro-control systems. It documents empirical, analytical, and experimental analyses and equations in the field of muscle mechanics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780814779354
Publisher:	New York University Press
Publication date:	12/01/1991
Series:	Biomedical Engineering , #3
Edition description:	2nd ed
Pages:	392
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Daniel J. Schneck is Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universitywhere he directs the Program in Biomedical Engineering. Trained in both engineering and medicine, Dr. Schnecks research interests are in the areas of cardiovascular and musculoskeletal mechanics. Dr. Schneck has served as chairman of the Biomedical Engineering Division of ASEE and president of the Biomedical Engineering Society.

Editorial Reviews

The mechanics of muscular contraction is presented from a bioengineering point of view, but within the context of biochemical and biophysical considerations. Material (including problem sets)( is at a level suitable for fourth-year engineering students or first year graduate students. Updates the 1985 edition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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