"What really moves you?” A lecture on your musculoskeletal system.
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Description
The human body is a remarkable dynamic machine capable of precision tasks as well as displays of power and endurance. This lecture by 3 international experts [Profs Eugene McCloskey (Sheffield), Jonathan Jarvis (Liverpool) and Virginia Kraus (Durham USA)] will explore the balance between strength and weight in the bony skeleton, the remarkable range of speed, power and endurance amongst our muscles, and the consequences of wear and tear on the joints. Come and understand a little more about the amazing body you live in! The lecture will end with a short panel discussion including questions from the audience chaired by Prof. Jim Gallagher, University of Liverpool.
For more information see: http://boneresearchsociety.org/download/public-engagement-adults/
Organiser Bone Research Society
Organiser of "What really moves you?” A lecture on your musculoskeletal system.
The Bone Research Society (http://boneresearchsociety.org/) founded in 1950, is one of the largest national scientific societies in Europe dedicated to clinical and basic research on bone, and is the oldest such society in the world. The Society aims to act as the premier forum for clinical and basic research into bone and to promote and facilitate the study and research of metabolic and hereditary bone diseases. This is the first ever public lecture sponsored by the Bone Research Society.
