Abstract
The purpose of this experiment was to apply bench-top imaging (optical coherence tomography or OCT) to intestinal and pelvic floor tissues from mice, focusing on the visualization of these anatomical structures and geometric characterization under applied loading. Quantifying such properties of the intestine will allow for further understanding of this tissue’s response to pressure and its mechanical properties. To supplement the images gathered from the OCT imaging (loaded and unloaded tissue samples), the histology was also examined to further understand the structure of these tissues.
Document Type
Final Report
Class Name
Mechanical Engineering and Material Sciences Independent Study
Date of Submission
12-27-2022
Recommended Citation
Reed, Sara-Marie, "Geometric Characterization of Mouse Intestines Under Applied Loading" (2022). Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Independent Study. 205.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/mems500/205