Aim: To identify mechanical and geometrical variables affecting the biofidelity of numerical
models of human mandible. Computed results sensibility to cortical bone orthotropy and …

The tissue scale is an important spatial scale for modeling the human body. Tissue-scale
biomechanical simulations can be used to estimate the internal muscle stresses and bone …

Craniofacial sutures are a ubiquitous feature of the vertebrate skull. Previous experimental
work has shown that bone strain magnitudes and orientations often vary when moving from …

We propose a computationally efficient, bio-mechanically relevant soft-tissue simulation
method for cranio-maxillofacial (CMF) surgery. Special emphasis is given to comply with the …

Biomechanical analyses are commonly conducted to investigate how craniofacial form
relates to function, particularly in relation to dietary adaptations. However, in the absence of …

Biomechanical models provide a means to analyze movement and forces in highly complex
anatomical systems. Models can be used to explain cause and effect in normal body …

Recent developments in simulating musculoskeletal functioning in the craniofacial complex
using multibody dynamic analysis and finite elements analysis enable comprehensive …

The jaw joint plays a crucial role in human mastication. It acts as a guidance for jaw
movements and as a fulcrum for force generation. The joint is subjected to loading which …

The global biomechanical impact of cranial sutures on the face and cranium during dynamic
conditions is not well understood. It is hypothesized that sutures act as energy absorbers …

Finite element analysis (FEA) is a commonly used tool in musculoskeletal biomechanics and
vertebrate paleontology. The accuracy and precision of finite element models (FEMs) are …