Mathematical foundations and biomechanics of the digestive system

"Mathematical modelling of physiological systems promises to advance our understanding of complex biological phenomena and pathophysiology of diseases. In this book, the authors adopt a mathematical approach to characterize and explain the functioning of the gastrointestinal system. Using the m...

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Main Author Miftahof, Roustem
Other Authors Nam, Hong Gil
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
Subjects
Gastrointestinal system > Mathematical models.
Biomechanics.
Elastic plates and shells.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780511712678
9780511714757
9780511716904
Physical Description1 online zdroj (xx, 220 p.) : ill.

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  • Machine generated contents note: Preface; Notations; Introduction; 1. Geometry of the surface; 2. Parameterization of shells of complex geometry; 3. Nonlinear theory of thin shells; 4. Continuum model of the biological tissue; 5. Boundary conditions; 6. Soft shells; 7. Biomechanics of the stomach; 8. Biomechanics of the small intestine; 9. Biomechanics of the large intestine; 10. Biological applications of mathematical modeling; Index.

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