Phytoplankton floating in the ocean, sperm moving through the reproductive tract, and fish swimming in the sea all rely on an intricate interplay of forces. These are examples of how flexible structures interact with a surrounding fluid €“ a common theme in biological fluid dynamics. This lecture will explore how mathematical models and computat...
Creator:
Fauci, Lisa J. (Tulane University)
Created:
2015-03-11
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota, Institute for Mathematics and its Applications.
Wax intestine model. Kidney-bean shaped wax anatomical model with intestines represented with cream-colored wax. Details painted on in red. Small piece of rope attached to back.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.
Wax heart and lungs model. Two anatomical lungs represented with brown wax with a wax heart model between them. Arteries and veins in red and blue wax. Paint is chipping in places. Small piece of rope attached to back.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.