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Computational Vision and Medical Image Processing IV – João Tavares & Natal Jorge (eds)
© 2014 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-1-138-00081-0
Distribution of the pelvic floor muscle fibers: Comparison between
magnetic resonance tractography and finite element method
representation
S. Brandão, T. Mascarenhas & I. Ramos
CHSJ-EPE, Faculty of Medicine, Porto, Portugal
M. Parente, T. Roza & R.N. Jorge
IDMEC—Pólo FEUP, Faculty of Engineering, Porto, Portugal
H. Ferreira
Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering Institute, Faculty of Sciences, Lisbon, Portugal
ABSTRACT: The pelvic floor dysfunction includes common conditions like urinary incontinence and
pelvic organ prolapse. The pelvic floor has a relevant role on organ support and, therefore