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...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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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.