Biomechanics of a lymphatic vessel.
The principles of mechanics and the current notions of lymphatic physiology are integrated into a simple mathematical model of a lymphatic vessel which establishes a theoretical base for lymph propulsion in the lymphatic system. The model specifically considers the active and passive contractilities of the lymphatics. The model is simulated on a digital computer. The pressure and flow patterns derived from the model are consistent with the currently available experimental data.
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003201:Computers; D005110:Extracellular Space / Q000378:metabolism; D008196:Lymph / Q000502:physiology*; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000098:blood supply / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000378:metabolism; D008833:Microcirculation; D008954:Models, Biological; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D009130:Muscle, Smooth / Q000502:physiology; D011312:Pressure; D013997:Time Factors