A two-layered mechanical model of the rat esophagus. Experiment and theory
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The function of esophagus is to move food by peristaltic motion which is the result of the interaction of the tissue forces in the esophageal wall and the hydrodynamic forces in the food bolus. The structure of the esophagus is layer...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2004-11-01
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| Series: | BioMedical Engineering OnLine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.biomedical-engineering-online.com/content/3/1/40 |