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Using meshless methods to simulate the free vibrations of the cupula under path...
Santos, C.F.; Parente, Marco; Belinha, J.; Natal Jorge, R.M.; Gentil, FernandaEach canal of the vestibular system of the inner ear is composed of a circular path of continuum fluid. Inside each semicircular canal, it is possible to find a cupula, a gelatinous body contain-ing sensory hair cells, and the focus of this work. One of the causes of vestibular disorders is the abnormal concentration of otoconia particles near the cupula. The accurate determination of the natural frequency (fir...
Trigeminal nerve – interdisciplinarity between the areas of dentistry and audio...
Gentil, Fernanda; Campos, J.C. Reis; Parente, Marco; Santos, C.F.; Areias, Bruno; Natal Jorge, R.M.The trigeminal nerve is the most important nerve for the sensory and motor innervation of the oral system. A detailed knowledge of the trigeminal nerve is very important in the diagnosis and possible treatment of any type of orofacial or temporomandibular joint pain.
Computational simulation of the vestibular system using a meshless particle method
Santos, C.F.; Parente, Marco; Belinha, J.; Natal Jorge, R.M.; Gentil, FernandaVestibular rehabilitation is the most used therapy in cases of unbalance diagnosis. The vertigo symptoms are commonly related with inner ear diseases, affecting 20%-30% of the world population (von Brevern & Neuhauser, 2011). Its prevalence is higher in elders. In this work, a three-dimensional model of the semi-circular canal of the vestibular system, containing the fluids that pro-mote body balance, will be u...