RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Schürger, Barbara A1 Frankovský, Peter A1 Delyová, Ingrid A1 Živčák, Jozef A1 Janigová, Sára T1 Metamaterials and Their Application in Biomedical Engineering JF Acta Mechanica Slovaca YR 2024 VO 28 IS 2 SP 44 OP 50 DO 10.21496/ams.2024.016 UL https://www.actamechanica.sk/artkey/ams-202402-0004.php AB Mechanical metamaterials have attracted attention due to their unique mechanical properties, such as low weight, adjustable stiffness, and auxeticity, making them excellent candidates for biomedical engineering innovative applications such as bone implants, vascular stents, and other healthcare applications. In this review, we will focus on the mechanical properties and behavior of these materials under different conditions, focusing on their application in the field of biomedical engineering.