Essays about: "Giacomo Longo"

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  1. 1. Three-dimensional constitutive finite element modeling of the Achilles tendon

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Giacomo Longo; [2015]
    Keywords : Constitutive modeling; FEM; Achilles tendon; Soft tissue; Fluid behaviour; 3D geometry; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Tendons connect muscles to bones enabling efficient locomotion. This study focuses on the Achilles tendon, which is the strongest tendon in the body and fundamental for activities like walking, running and jumping. The Achilles tendon is the most frequently subjected tendon when it comes to injuries and ruptures. READ MORE