This paper shows how the HUMOS simulated human model can be used to provide an accurate description and understanding of human injuries. The HUMOS model of a simulated three-dimensional adult male in driving position has been validated on its isolated segments and on the whole model. It contains all internal organs as well as bones and skin, for all of which modelling parameters have been defined. Interpretation of injury data is enabled on several levels: the paper describes kinematics, showing the movement of parts of the body on impact; force and stress level which shows potential injuries to bone materials; and deformation and deflection measurements for soft tissue injury evaluation. The HUMOS model is a first step in the design of a European database of the finite element model of a human body. For the covering abstract see ITRD E121180.
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