Bones : structure and mechanics / John D. Currey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Currey, John D., 1932-

Contributor:

Rosengarten Family Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bones.

Biomechanics.

Bone and Bones--physiology.

Biomechanical Phenomena.

Medical Subjects:

Bone and Bones--physiology.

Biomechanical Phenomena.

Physical Description:

xii, 436 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, [2002]

Summary:

"Written by a highly respected biologist, this work is unique in that it integrates a comprehensive treatment of skeletal biology at the tissue and organismal levels with principles of evolutionary biology, zoology, and animal locomotion. It is written in a uniquely interesting way that is understandable to both experts and relative novices in the field."--David D. Burr, Indiana University School of Medicine

"This is a highly readable book with excellent illustrations. It will be required reading for all those interested in the mechanical testing of mineralized tissues or in a biological understanding of bone adaptation to mechanical loading. The author's evaluations of the topics that form the leading edge of bone research are remarkably thoughtful, well reasoned, and nicely documented."--Steve Cowin, City University of New York

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [382]-423) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Rosengarten Family Fund.

ISBN:

0691090963

OCLC:

47667111

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