The Mechanics of the Circulation

C. G. Caro, T. J. Pedley, R. C. Schroter and W. A. Seed

Publisher:

Cambridge University Press

Publication Date:

2012

Number of Pages:

523

Format:

Paperback

Edition:

Price:

49.00

ISBN:

9780521151771

Category:

Monograph

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Table of Contents

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Preface to the second edition
Preface to the first edition
Part I. Background Mechanics: 1. Particles and continuous materials
2. Particle mechanics
3. Units
4. Basic ideas in fluid mechanics
5. Flow in pipes and around objects
6. Dimensional analysis
7. Solid mechanics and the properties of blood vessel walls
8. Oscillations and waves
9. An introduction to mass transfer
Part II. Mechanics of the Circulation: 10. Blood
11. The heart
12. The systemic arteries
13. The systemic microcirculation
14. The systemic veins
15. The pulmonary circulation
Index.