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This book portrays the commonality of tissue micro-structure that dictates physiological function in various organs (microstructure-function relation). Tissue and organ models are used to illustrate physiological functions based on microstructure. Fiber scale properties such as orientation and crimp are described in detail. Structurally-based constitutive models are given throughout the book, not only to avoid ambiguities in material characterization, but also to offer insights into the function, structure, and mechanics of tissue components. A statement of future directions of the field is also given, including how advancements, such as state-of-the-art computational modeling and optical measurements of tissue/cells structures, are taking structure-based modeling to the next level.
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Provides a comprehensive view of tissue modeling across multiple systems
Broadens readers’ understanding of state-of-the-art computational modeling and optical measurements of tissue/cells structures
Describes in detail fiber scale properties such as orientation and crimp
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Ghassan S. Kassab Michael S. Sacks Editors Structure-Based Mechanics of Tissues and Organs Structure-Based Mechanics of Tissues and Organs Ghassan S. Kassab • Michael S. Sacks Editors Structure-Based Mechanics of Tissues and Organs 123 Editors Ghassan S. Kassab California Medical Innovations Institute San Diego, CA, USA ISBN 978-1-4899-7629-1 DOI 10.1007/978-1-4899-7630-7 Michael S. Sacks The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas, USA ISBN 978-1-4899-7630-7 (eBook) Library of Congress Control Number: 2015959792 Springer New York Heidelberg Dordrecht London © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper Springer Science+Business Media LLC New York is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www. springer.com) Autobiographical Postscript My research career follows closely the development of Biomedical Engineering (BME) in Israel, a goal to which I devoted a significant portion of my time and efforts. This turn of events was not planned ahead. Growing up during the first years of the State of Israel, like many youngsters at that time I was a member of a youth movement whose goal was to prepare us for life in the Kibbutz, with the mission to settle and build the country. These personal plans had to be changed due to a sport accident. I decided to go for higher education related to agriculture, so that my education could be of use to my future Kibbutz. Since my inclination was towards exact sciences, I chose agricultural engineering at the Technion in Haifa, the only engineering school in Israel at