Abstract
We provide a selective review of recent progress in the analysis of several physiological and physiologically inspired fluid-structure interaction problems, our aim being to explain the underlying physical mechanisms that cause the observed behaviors. Specifically, we discuss recent studies of self-excited oscillations in collapsible tubes, focusing primarily on studies of an idealized model system, the Starling resistorâ€"a device used in most laboratory experiments. We next review studies of a particular physiological, flow-induced oscillation: vocal-fold oscillations during phonation. Finally, we discuss the closure and reopening of pulmonary airways, physiological fluid-structure interaction problems that also involve the airways' liquid lining. © 2011 by Annual Reviews. All rights reserved.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 141-162 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| Journal | Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics |
| Volume | 43 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 21 Jan 2011 |
Keywords
- collapsible tubes
- phonation
- pulmonary airway closure
- pulmonary airway reopening
- self-excited oscillations