Morphological properties and residual strain along the small intestine in rats

摘要

Conclusion: Axial variation in morphometric properties and residual strains were found in the small intestine. Existence of large residual strains indicates that the zero- Stress state must be considered in future biomechanical Studies in the gastrointestinal tract. Aim: Residual stress and strain are important for Gastrointestinal function and relate to the geometric Configuration, the loading conditions and the zero-stress State of the gastrointestinal tract. The purpose of this Project is to provide morphometric data and residual strains For the rat small intestine(n = 11).