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tortuosity

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See: involution
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From the geometrical point of view, the presence of nanolayers determines both an increase of tortuosity of the diffusive path as well as an effective decrease of the area of cross section exposed to the diffuse flux.
Analysis of the structure and mass transport properties of ... by Corcione, C.Esposito; Mensitieri, G.; Maffezzoli, A. / Polymer Engineering and Science
Anatomical requirements for EVAR Infra-renal neck Length >10-15 mm Diameter >32 mm Angulation <60[degrees] No circumferential thrombus or plaque Access vessels (iliac artery anatomy) Diameter >7 mm to <18 mm No excessive tortuosity or calcification No bilateral iliac artery aneurysms with involvement of internal iliac origins
Most aneurysms are found in the infra-renal aorta by Van Marle, J. / CME: Your SA Journal of CPD
The brains of these less active patients had increased tortuosity produced by vessel elongation and wider expansion curves.
Aerobic activity 'helps keep brain young' by Asian News International
 
 
 
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