Finite Element Meshing Of Human Bones From MRI/CT Raw Data

Finite element modeling of human bones is quite useful in biomechanical simulations. In the present work a technique is developed to make FE model of bones from MRI/CT scan data. Developed technique is a modification over conventionally used techniques. In conventional technique solid modeling processes intermediate solid / surface generation is essential before getting finite element model from the scan data. In the present work this necessity is eliminated and process time and steps are shortened. Conventional process for finite element meshing from MRI scan data requires two intermediate steps first interior and exterior contour point extraction of bones and second solid modeling from contour data extracted. In the present work an algorithm is developed and implemented to obtain meshed model of bones directly from the contours