Proceedings of the KOSOMBE Conference (대한의용생체공학회:학술대회논문집)

The Korean Society of Medical and Biological Engineering (대한의용생체공학회)
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Finite element modeling of human cervical spine

인체 경추부의 유한요소 모델링

  • Choi, H.Y. (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hong-Ik University) ;
  • Eom, H.W. (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hong-Ik University) ;
  • Lee, T.H. (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hong-Ik University) ;
  • Kang, S.B. (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hong-Ik University) ;
  • Hwang, M.C. (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hong-Ik University)
  • Published : 1997.11.28
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Abstract

Human cervical spine has to protect the neural components and vascular structures. Also, it must have the flexibility afforded by an extensive range of motion to integrate the head with the body and environment. Because of these two-sided features, human cervical spine has very complicated shapes and their injury mechanisms are not fully understood yet. We have developed analytical model of human CS by using the finite element method. The model has been verified with in vivo and in vitro experimental results. From the qualitative analysis of simulation results, we were able to explain some of the fundamental mechanisms of neck pain. Further more, this FE model of human CS can be used as an analytical tool or biomechanical design of the clinical device and safety restraints.

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