Skeletal Function and Form: Mechanobiology of Skeletal

Skeletal Function and Form: Mechanobiology of Skeletal Development, Aging, and Regeneration
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The intimate relationship between form and function inherent in the design of animals is perhaps nowhere more evident than in the musculoskeletal system. This book, about how function determines form, addresses the role of mechanical factors in the development, adaptation, maintenance, aging, and repair of skeletal tissues. The authors refer to this process as mechanobiology and develop their theme within an evolutionary framework. They show how degenerative disorders such as arthritis and osteoporosis are regulated by the same mechanical processes that influence normal development and growth. Skeletal Function and Form bridges important gaps among disciplines, providing a common ground for a multidisciplinary understanding.
Country USA
Brand Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer Cambridge University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 213 b/w illus.
Model 213 b/w illus.
ReleaseDate 2008-08-21
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780876126042

Skeletal Function and Form: Mechanobiology of Skeletal Development, Aging, and Regeneration