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The Mechanical Adaptations of Bones
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Mechanical Adaptations of Bones
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) John D. Currey
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Series | Princeton Legacy Library |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:306 | Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152 |
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Category/Genre | Zoology - Vertebrates |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780691612171
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Classifications | Dewey:573.76 |
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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Publication Date |
14 July 2014 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
This book relates the mechanical and structural properties of bone to its function in man and other vertebrates. John Currey, one of the pioneers of modern bone research, reviews existing information in the field and particularly emphasizes the correlation of the structure of bone with its various uses. Originally published in 1984. The Princeton
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