View Course ENSAM6

Session
November 2026
Institution
Arts et Métiers ParisTech (ENSAM)
Title
Introduction to Musculoskeletal and Osteoarticular Biomechanics
Code
ENSAM6
Type of Course
Classic ATHENS course
Location
Arts et Métiers ParisTech
Address
155 bd de l'Hopital - 75013 Paris - France
City
Paris
Minimum Year of Study
4
Language of Tuition
English
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in mechanics.
Objectives
This course will be an introduction to the application of the mechanical principles to the study of the biomechanical behaviour of musculoskeletal and articular systems of human body. It will present clinical and mechanical aspects and will include both experimental and numerical approaches. The final aim of the musculoskeletal and articular biomechanics is to better understand the mechanical behaviour of intact, injured, pathologic of restored human body segments, to help in the design of implants and prostheses, and to help the clinicians in therapeutics strategies.
Programme to be Followed

It is a 5-day course (Monday to Friday):

  • Introduction to the Musculoskeletal and Articular Biomechanics
  • Functional Anatomy: Spine - Shoulder - Hip - Knee
  • Clinical Problems and Osteoarticular Implants
  • Biomechanical Behaviour of Tissues
  • Articular Kinematics - Theory
  • Articular Kinematics - In Vivo Experimental Analyses - Applications
  • Articular Dynamics - Segmental Models - Application
  • In Vitro Experimental Analyses of the Biomechanical Behaviour of Corporal Segments and of Implants
  • Normalization of Implants Evaluation
  • Biomechanical Finite Element Models: Generalities
  • Biomechanical Finite Element Models: Applications
  • The Bone Remodelling Process: Presentation - Simulation - Applications.
  • Visit of the biomechanical experimental and numerical facilities with practical demonstrations.
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Course Exam
Final written test (1 h 30) on Friday afternoon.
Professor Responsible
Nathalie MAUREL and Amadou DIOP
Participating professors
EDA Estimated Start Time
15/11/2025 14:00
Cost of EDA
20 Euros
EDA Content

City Guided Tour on Sunday 16th November 

Informations will be updated by the end of October here : ATHENS

Categories
Medical diagnostic and treatment technology