THE MEDICAL IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUES

This article examines the mechanical properties of biological tissues—bone, skin, muscle, and blood vessels—and their structural organization. The influence of key components such as collagen, elastin, water, and mineral substances (hydroxyapatite) on physical and mechanical characteristics is analyzed. Furthermore, the importance of these properties in modern medicine, particularly in orthopedics, traumatology, surgery, and endovascular practice, is highlighted. The results indicate that the elasticity, strength, and extensibility of biological tissues are directly related to their functional roles.