Continuum Mechanics in Biomedical Systems.

Abstract

This report summarizes the work performed in the areas of microcirculation, peristalsis, mechanical properties of soft tissues, and the mechanics of the heart muscle. An evaluation of the work accomplished under this grant against the general background of biomechanics research is given. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 31, 1970
Accession Number
AD0716598

Entities

People

  • Y. C. Fung

Organizations

  • University of California, San Diego

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomechanics
  • Continuum Mechanics
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Soft Tissues
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Tissues

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology