Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 39, Issue 8 , Pages 1454-1463 , 2006

3D models of blood flow in the cerebral vasculature

  • S. Moore

      Affiliations

    • Center for Bioengineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
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  • T. David

      Affiliations

    • Center for Bioengineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +6433642987; fax: +6433642078.
    • ,
  • J.G. Chase

      Affiliations

    • Center for Bioengineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
    • ,
  • J. Arnold

      Affiliations

    • Center for Bioengineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
    • ,
  • J. Fink

      Affiliations

    • Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand

,Accepted 8 April 2005.

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PII: S0021-9290(05)00176-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2005.04.005

Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 39, Issue 8 , Pages 1454-1463 , 2006

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