Mathematical foundations and biomechanics of the digestive system /

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"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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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Miftahof, Roustem
Other Authors: Nam, Hong Gil
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
Subjects:
Gastrointestinal system > Mathematical models.
Biomechanics.
Elastic plates and shells.
Digital computer simulation.
Computer simulation.
Biological models.
Gastrointestinal Tract > physiology
Computer Simulation
Gastrointestinal Motility > physiology
Models, Biological
Biomechanical Phenomena
Tractus gastro-intestinal > Modèles mathématiques.
Biomécanique.
Plaques et coques élastiques.
Simulation par ordinateur.
Modèles biologiques.
simulation.
MEDICAL > Nutrition.
Digital computer simulation
Computer simulation
Biological models
Biomechanics
Elastic plates and shells
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 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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