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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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Miftahof, Roustem
Otros Autores: Nam, Hong Gil
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.