As the first volume of The Biomedical Engineering Handbook, Fourth Edition, this book covers broad areas such as physiological systems, biomechanics, biomaterials, bioelectric phenomena, and neuroengineering. More than three dozen specific topics are examined, including cardiac biomechanics, the mechanics of blood vessels, cochlear mechanics, biodegradable biomaterials, soft tissue replacements, neural engineering, and visual prostheses. The material is presented in a systematic manner and has been updated to reflect the latest research findings.