Gurpreet Singh

This monograph brings forth biomechanical research methods and outcomes on human tissue experiments such as those of the brain and the heart under a single umbrella. Different mechanical characterization techniques employed in human tissue property estimation are presented in detail. The contents also focus on a hyperelastic constitutive model (e.g., Mooney-Rivlin, Ogden) for both isotropic and anisotropic tissue characterization. It also discusses energy dissipation in soft tissues and associated viscoelasticity. Human tissues, including skin, muscles, connective tissues, and tissues in all functional organs are listed and their mechanical properties are presented in detail. These tissue properties are indispensable for computational modeling of biological systems, validation of biomechanical tissue testing, medical simulation through development of artificial phantoms and surrogates, and testing of medical devices and interventions. This book will serve as a key reference forresearch in tissue engineering & biomedical engineering, medical simulation, biomechanics, finite element modeling of biological systems, biomaterials, biotechnology, implant and medical device development, and healthcare wearables.

One extra dead body? Dealing with dead bodies is not a very lively experience. Suresh had been doing it for many years now. His job is to look after the dead bodies in the dissection hall of a medical college. One day he realises there is one dead body extra than the official count. Robert, who was romantically involved with the present head of the department during the college days, investigates the case. Whose body was it? How did it land in the dissection hall? How did a dissected male organ reach the pocket of a girl student? What happens when wife walks in and finds the husband wearing her lingerie? Will the investigations be affected by romantic involvement of Robert with the two sisters? The story progresses through many turns and twists including some hilarious situations. Find out what it takes to identify the dead body and who killed it.