Micromechanical foundations of pulmonary elasticity

The progress made during the last two decades toward understanding the micromechanical basis of pulmonary elasticity is discussed. The mechanical behavior of the lung depends on the level of the prestress transpulmonary pressure (P).

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Veröffentlicht in:	Physiological reviews 1990-10, Vol.70 (4), p.1117-1134
1. Verfasser:	STAMENOVIC, D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Air breathing Anatomy & physiology Biological and medical sciences Biomechanical Phenomena Elasticity Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Humans Lung - physiology Medical research Respiratory system Respiratory system: anatomy, metabolism, gas exchange, ventilatory mechanics, respiratory hemodynamics Vertebrates: respiratory system
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Zusammenfassung:	The progress made during the last two decades toward understanding the micromechanical basis of pulmonary elasticity is discussed. The mechanical behavior of the lung depends on the level of the prestress transpulmonary pressure (P).
ISSN:	0031-9333 1522-1210
DOI:	10.1152/physrev.1990.70.4.1117