This unique collection highlights the central role played by modeling in general, and the modeling of mechanical considerations that have an effect on living matter. The volume collects several survey papers by actively working specialists, dealing with some of the most important problems - both theoretical and practical - in biomechanics. Written in a user-friendly style, these papers clearly explain both the biomedical and mechanical backgrounds associated with complex phenomena. This book may be used in interdisciplinary introductory courses covering various biomechanical topics for graduate students in applied mathematics, engineering, and biomedicine.

Preface Rheology of Living Materials / R. Chotard-Ghodsnia and C. Verdier Biochemical and Biomechanical Aspects of Blood Flow / M. Thiriet Theoretical Modeling of Enlarging Intracranial Aneurysms / S. Baeck, K.R. Rajagopal, and J.D. Humphrey Theoretical Modeling of Cyclically Loaded, Biodegradeable Cylinders / J.S. Soares, J.E. Moore, Jr., and K.R. Rajagopal Regulation of Hemostatic System Function by Biochemical and Mechanical Factors / K. Rajagopal and J. Lawson Mechanical Properties of Human Mineralized Connective Tissues / R. De Santis, L. Ambrosio, F. Mollica, P. Netti, and L. Nicolais Mechanics in Tumor Growth / L. Graziano and L. Preziosi Inhomogeneities in Biological Membranes / R. Rosso and E.G. Virga