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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
Main Author: Miftahof, Roustem
Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Other Authors: Nam, Hong Gil
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
Subjects:
Gastrointestinal system > Mathematical models.
Biomechanics.
Elastic plates and shells.
Gastrointestinal Tract > physiology.
Computer Simulation.
Gastrointestinal Motility > physiology.
Models, Biological.
MEDICAL > Nutrition.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • 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.