[Study on a thoraco-abdominal mechanical model].
1968
J Troquet, and
D Colinet-Lagneaux, and
M Zicot, and
J Boland
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008365
Manometry
Measurement of the pressure or tension of liquids or gases with a manometer.
Tonometry,Manometries
D008954
Models, Biological
Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of biological processes or diseases. For disease models in living animals, DISEASE MODELS, ANIMAL is available. Biological models include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment.
A type of stress exerted uniformly in all directions. Its measure is the force exerted per unit area. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)
Pressures
D003964
Diaphragm
The musculofibrous partition that separates the THORACIC CAVITY from the ABDOMINAL CAVITY. Contraction of the diaphragm increases the volume of the thoracic cavity aiding INHALATION.
That portion of the body that lies between the THORAX and the PELVIS.
Abdomens
D013909
Thorax
The upper part of the trunk between the NECK and the ABDOMEN. It contains the chief organs of the circulatory and respiratory systems. (From Stedman, 25th ed)
Chest,Thoraces,Chests,Thorace
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