Biomechanics of the Gastrointestinal Tract: New Perspectives in Motility Research and Diagnostics

by Hans Gregersen

Biomechanics of the Gastrointestinal Tract is an up-to-date book for researchers on the study of the mechanical properties and the motor system of the gastrointestinal tract. A well-illustrated book, it provides a comprehensive overview to relevant tissue geometry, morphology and biomechanical theory. Separate chapters cover smooth muscle and nerve function including the application to animal and human studies of motility, symptoms and pain, determination...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1852335203
• ISBN13: 9781852335205
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.3"