Physics of the Human Body: A Physical View of Physiology

Authors: Irving P. Herman Publisher: Springer Edition: 1 Publish Year: 2008 ISBN: 9783540296034 This book comprehensively addresses the physical and engineering aspects of human physiology by using and building on first-year college physics and mathematics. It is the most comprehensive book on the physics of the human body, and the only book also providing theoretical background. The book is geared to undergraduates interested in physics, medical applications of physics, quantitative physiology, medicine, and biomedical engineering.