ABSTRACT
The understanding of how tissues and body structures behave is largely aided by using straightforward engineering test methods such as compression, tension, and torsion tests. The knowledge of the functional behavior of body tissues is a prerequisite for the development of implant devices and materials. The mechanical and elastic properties of bones and bone tissue are determined. One of the important questions in biomaterials science is who is going to provide the requirements these materials have to fulfill and who is going to relate fundamental life science aspects into materials design and engineering. The least one can say is that an understanding of each one's techniques, results, and limitations among the different disciplines is required. Subjects which are thus treated are the strength and relationship to structure of metals and ceramics, the shape memory alloys, the principles of corrosion and electrode functioning, wear, surface coatings, and surface active materials.
