ABSTRACT
Biological processes within living systems are significantly influenced by the flow of liquids and gases. Biomedical engineers must therefore understand hydrodynamic phenomena [1] and their vital role in the biological processes that occur within the body [2]. In particular, engineers are concerned with perfusion effects in the cellular microenvironment, and the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to provide a whole body communication network with dynamic response capabilities. Understanding the fundamental principles of fluid flow involved in these processes is also essential for describing transport of mass and heat through the body, as well as to know how tissue function can be built, reconstructed, and if need be modified for clinical applications.
