Continuum Mechanics in Biomedical Systems.

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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

Author(s):
Fung, Y. C.
Author Organization(s):
CALIFORNIA UNIV SAN DIEGO LA JOLLA DEPT OF THE AEROSPACE AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCES
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1 Oct 66-30 Jun 70,
Pagination:
0026

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFOSR-70-2336TR
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF-AFOSR-1186-67
Task Number(s):
978201
Project Number(s):
AF-9782
Monitor Series:
70-2336TR
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
(*BIOLOGY, *CONTINUUM MECHANICS), MECHANICAL ORGANS, BLOOD CIRCULATION, TISSUES(BIOLOGY), HEART, MUSCLES, CONTRACTION, PHYSIOLOGY, FLUID MECHANICS, FLUID FLOW, RHEOLOGY, CAPILLARIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Biomedical Instrumentation and Bioengineering
Keyword(s):
*BIOMECHANICS, *BIOENGINEERING
Report Date:
1970 Aug 31