Biomechanics: motion, flow, stress, and growth

Abstract

Motion.- Segmental Movement and Vibrations.- External Flow: Dynamic Forces Acting on Moving Bodies.- Flying and Swimming.- Blood Flow in Heart, Lung, Arteries, and Veins.- Micro- and Macrocirculation.- Respiratory Gas Flow.- Basic Transport Equations According to Thermodynamics, Molecular Diffusion, Mechanisms in Membranes, and Multiphasic Structure.- Mass Transport in Capillaries, Tissues, Interstitial Space, Lymphatics, Indicator Dilution Method, and Peristalsis.- Description of Internal Deformation and Forces.- Stress, Strain, and Stability of Organs.- Strength, Trauma, and Tolerance.- Biomechanical Aspects of Growth and Tissue Engineering.- Author Index.- Subject Index.