Interstitial Fluid Flow: The Mechanical Environment of Cells and Foundation of Meridians

Using information from the deep dissection, microobservation, and measurement of acupoints in the upper and lower limbs of the human body, we developed a three-dimensional porous medium model to simulate the flow field using FLUENT software and to study the shear stress on the surface of interstitia...

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Main Authors: Wei Yao, Yabei Li, Guanghong Ding
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/853516