I'm interested in the influence of mechanics on skeletal development, growth, and adaptation, particularly long bone structure and strength. This information is of interest in understanding the pathogenesis of many skeletal disorders, including osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. Selected Publications Van der Meulen, M. C. H., G. S. Beaupr , and D. R. Carter. 1993. Mechanobiologic influences in long bone cross-sectional growth. Van der Meulen, M. C. H., and D. R. Carter.
Developmental mechanics determine long bone allometry.
Van der Meulen, M. C. H., E. R. Morey-Holton, and D. R. Carter. Hindlimb suspension results in diminished femoral growth in the rat. Moro, M., M. C. H. van der Meulen, B. J. Kiratli, R. Marcus, L. K. Bachrach, and D. R. Carter. Body mass is the primary determinant of mid-femoral bone acquisition during adolescence. Correspondence between theoretical models and DXA measurements of cross-sectional growth in adolescence.