title: [Application of finite element method in evaluation of craniocerebral trauma].
abstract: FEM combined with modern computer technology is a mathematical method for stress analysis. It has gradually become a significant experimental tool to explore the functions of biomechanically simulated human body structure and mechanism of craniocerebral injuries. This paper reviewed the features and biomechanical materials of the FEM human head models, materials assignment and their applications in blunt injury, fall, traffic accident. It also explore their merits and values in forensic head injury cases.
authors.affiliation: Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Institute of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice, PR China, Shanghai 200063, China. shaoyu1986@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Yu
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Sha
authors.forename: Dong-hua
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Zou
authors.forename: Ning-guo
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Yi-jiu
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003198:Computer Simulation; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma; D020342:Finite Element Analysis; D049429:Forensic Pathology; D006257:Head / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D008954:Models, Biological; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000503:physiopathology