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Comparative cardiac mechanics: Laplace's law

1986; Elsevier BV; Volume: 118; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0022-5193(86)80064-9

ISSN

1095-8541

Autores

John K-J. Li,

Tópico(s)

Muscle activation and electromyography studies

Resumo

The pumping ability of the heart is determined by mechanical and geometrical factors. These latter are governed by Laplace's Law. The extent of the applicability of this law across mammalian species is examined utilizing allometric relations and dimensional analysis. Results show that Laplace's Law plays an important role in linking the anatomical design to the functional capability of mammalian hearts.

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