This example demonstrates the use of a cellular mechanics model used to generate the active contraction for use in a finite elasticity model. It models a 3D slab of tissue, intially at rest, which is subjected to a uniform [Ca]i transient which drives the contraction. The slab is fixed at one end (in the plane of the element face) and the opposite end is allowed to slide as the muscle contracts.
draw.com can be used to visualise the results of this simulation, as shown in the animation below - which shows the results of this model for a 200ms simulation.
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