Abstract: A simple, continuous, one-dimensional model for the geometry and structure of the bronchial airways is used for the analysis of fluid flow patterns which have been observed in forced expiration ...

Abstract: The human tongue is a structurally complex and extremely flexible organ. In order to better understand the mechanical basis for lingual deformations, we modeled a primitive movement of the ...

Abstract: A two-layer model is used to simulate the mechanical behavior of an airway or other biological vessel under external compressive stress or smooth muscle constriction sufficient to cause longitudinal ...