title: Macro design, structure, and mechanics of the left ventricle.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY 10032, USA.
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Spotnitz
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D009200:Myocardial Contraction; D009206:Myocardium / Q000648:ultrastructure; D016276:Ventricular Function; D016277:Ventricular Function, Left / Q000502:physiology*