A PARTIALLY VALIDATED FINITE ELEMENT WHOLE-BODY HUMAN MODEL FOR ORGAN LEVEL INJURY PREDICTION

ABSTRACT A finite element whole-body human model, which represents a 50th percentile male, was developed by integrating three detailed human component models previously developed at Wayne State University (WSU): a thorax model with detailed representation of the great vessels [1], an abdomen model It is believed that exercising a validated human model is an inexpensive and efficient way to examine potential injury mechanisms. In some cases, this can provide insight into the design of subsequent laboratory experiments