In cellular biomechanics, traction force microscopy (TFM) is used to measure contractility forces exerted by cells. In TFM, videos (or sequential images) are obtained as cells move and images of beads are acquired. From the images, name one possible method of performing analyzing displacements (and thus forces), and please explain the basic concepts of the method. From vs. Function is an architectural concept that can be found throughout human physiology. From the perspective of biomechanics, identifying two clear examples, describe an example of Form vs. Function at the tissue level.

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a Functionalised surface PAA Gel Cell Cell edge Traction Fluorescent beads b Bead displacement pre/post force application Current Opinion in Biomedical Engineering a Functionalised surface PAA Gel Cell Cell edge Traction Fluorescent beads b Bead displacement pre/post force application Current Opinion in Biomedical Engineering

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Driving force Microscopy which detects the traction forces produced by adhering cells during physiological processes is frequently selected because of ... View the full answer