1.1 Objectives of Subject 1.2 Related Subjects at MIT 1.3 Terminology 1.4 How Selected Tissues/Organs Function 1.5 Effects of Trauma and Disease on Function 1.6 Restoration of Function with Implants 1.7 Applications of Medial Devices and Examples Demonstrating the Successful and Unsuccessful Performance of Medical Devices/Implants 1.8 Design Considerations for Medical Devices and Non-medical Structures