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BIOMECHANICS AND MORPHOMECHANICS 

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  • 1586PiccolominiA One of the first discussions of the biomechanics of the LCF with a description of its shape, mechanical properties and attachment.
  • 1728WaltherAF The selected excerpt discusses the anatomy, mechanical properties and function of the LCF.
  • 1836WeberW_WeberE Fragments from the book that laid the foundation of biomechanics of the hip joint considering the LCF. 
  • 1836-1840PartridgeR The author compared the LCF, in its function to a leathern straps by which the body of a carriage is suspended on springs.
  • 1856MeyerGH The author of the modern theory of biomechanics of the hip joint discusses the significant role of the LCF during walking and maintaining an upright posture.
  • 1857TurnerW The fragment of the «Human Anatomy and Physiology» narrates the involvement of the LCF in distributing loads across the femoral head. 
  • 1858HumphryGM In the presented excerpts, the author extensively discusses the anatomy, topography, structure, and function of the LCF.
  • 1873MeyerGH The author, based on anatomical observations, develops his view on the role of the LCF in limiting movements in the hip joint.
  • 1874SavoryWS In the article, the Sir W.S. Savory raises questions about the function of the LCF and notes that it «...is especially called into action whenever the weight of the body is thrown upon one leg». 
  • 1969DeeR The author discusses the nervous system of the LCF and its role in hip biomechanics.
  • 2024GillHS To clarify the role of LCF, the author recommends a combination of experimental studies with computer modeling. 
  • 2025ChenJH_AcklandD The authors experimentally demonstrated the role of the LCF in unloading the upper sector of the acetabulum and the femoral head.
  • 2025ZhangY_MartinRL Article: A finite element analysis model to support ligamentum teres function.
  • New Biomechanics in Illustrations The New Biomechanics of the Hip Joint: Pictorial Essay.
  • Reasoning about Morphomechanics Chapter in a book: Archipov-Baltic S.V. Reasoning about Morphomechanics. The norm – Kaliningrad, 2004. [In Russian] Original text: Архипов-Балтийский СВ. Рассуждение о морфомеханике. Норма. Калининград, 2004. 
  • LCF Mechanics A new scientific direction «Ligamentum Capitis Femoris Mechanics» has been formed.
  • Postulates of LCF mechanics. List.
  • Arkhipov SV. Critical mass of consensusOpinions on the importance of ligamentum capitis femoris (XX-XXI century), 2025.




                                                                   

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