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Biomechanical engineering analyzes and studies the human body as a mechanical structure that can undergo certain motions, forces, and stresses before failure. Biomechanical engineers combine their expertise in physics and engineering with knowledge pertaining to human tolerance limits and human injury thresholds. By applying these principles, biomechanical engineers can determine the likely movements and potentially injurious speeds, accelerations, and forces associated with an event. Biomechanical engineers can prove useful in cases involving:
- Soft tissue trauma
- Accidental or homicidal deaths
- Slips & falls
- Perception & reaction time
- Human factors & ergonomics
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