Development and validation of a finite element model of human knee joint for dynamic analysis.
- Author:
Haiyan LI
1
;
Yulong GU
;
Shijie RUAN
;
Shihai CUI
Author Information
1. College of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300222, China. lihaiyan@tust.edu.cn
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Biomechanical Phenomena;
Finite Element Analysis;
Humans;
Knee Injuries;
physiopathology;
Knee Joint;
anatomy & histology;
physiology;
Models, Anatomic;
Models, Biological
- From:
Journal of Biomedical Engineering
2012;29(1):97-101
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Based on the biomechanical response of human knee joint to a front impact in occupants accidents, a finite element (FE) model of human knee joint was developed by using computer simulation technique for impacting. The model consists of human anatomical structure, including femoral condyle, tibia condyle, fibular small head, patellar, cartilage, meniscus and primary ligament. By comparing the results of the FE model with experiments of the knee joint in axial load conditions, the validation of the model was verified. Furthermore, this study provides data for the mechanical of human knee joint injury, and is helpful for the design and optimization of the vehicle protective devices.
