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Bone
Functions of bone,
Composition of bone inorganic and...,
What mechanical properties do the...
24  cards
Cartilage
What are three types of cartilage 3,
Main constituents of articular ca...,
Structure of aggrecan
31  cards
Joints - Anatomy
What are the 2 classes of joints,
Do synarthroses allow movement,
2 classes of synarthroses
31  cards
Joints - Tribology
What are the requirements for flu...,
How does fluid film lubrication work,
How is low surface separation ove...
6  cards
Joints - Hip Arthroplasty
Common reason for joint replaceme...,
Requirements for a joint implant 5,
What must joint implants do
25  cards
Joint - Knee & Upper Limb Arthroplasty
What is the aim of an anatomical ...,
What is the aim of a functional a...,
Issues with the anatomical approach
19  cards
Menisci
What is the predominant collagen ...,
What meniscal cells are found in ...,
What meniscal cells are found in ...
21  cards
Spine & Disc
How does thickness vary in outer ...,
How are fibres orientated in oute...,
What type of collagen is found in...
15  cards
Tendons & Ligaments
Function of tendon,
Function of ligaments,
What is the cellular component of...
43  cards
Muscles
What is the hierarchical structur...,
What does the endomysium surround,
What does the perimysium surround
34  cards
Muscles 2
What is the pennation angle,
What is the benefit of having fib...,
What type of tasks are carried by...
31  cards
Bone/Joint development
What is the name of the process t...,
What is mesenchymal condensation,
What initiates the formation of a...
31  cards
Joint fusion
Briefly describe the process of j...,
What symptoms is it used to treat 4,
What conditions is it used to tre...
16  cards
Joint reconstruction
What are the objectives of disc r...,
Design considerations for disc re...,
What are the 4 categories of arti...
30  cards
Foot and ankle
How many bones are there in the foot,
Functional requirements of the fo...,
What are the 4 joints in the foot
23  cards

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