title: Biomechanics--material properties and "tissue damage".
abstract: Biomechanics is concerned with mechanical properties of tissues and their relation in living organisms. Material properties, of elements and specific tissues are discussed in relation to mechanical failure in terms of stress and strain. Some examples relevant to head injury are presented.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Löwenhielm
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology