Incremental elastic modulus for orthotropic incompressible arteries.
1979
A G Hudetz
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008955
Models, Cardiovascular
Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of the cardiovascular system, processes, or phenomena; includes 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
D004548
Elasticity
Resistance and recovery from distortion of shape.
D001158
Arteries
The vessels carrying blood away from the heart.
Artery
D001696
Biomechanical Phenomena
The properties, processes, and behavior of biological systems under the action of mechanical forces.
The study of the deformation and flow of matter, usually liquids or fluids, and of the plastic flow of solids. The concept covers consistency, dilatancy, liquefaction, resistance to flow, shearing, thixotrophy, and VISCOSITY.