Research Article

Free Tools and Strategies for the Generation of 3D Finite Element Meshes: Modeling of the Cardiac Structures

Table 1

Values used to define the heart model. Considering the diastolic dimensions of an adult heart [2729].

Structure Dimension (cm) Longest axis (cm)

Left atrium 2.1–3.0 4.6
Right atrium 1.9–4.4 5.3
Left ventricle 3.1–3.8 4.3
Right ventricle 2.1–3.7 4.2
Aorta 2.5
Pulmonary artery 2.5
Bicuspid valve 2.5
Tricuspid valve 3.0
Aortic valve 2.4
Pulmonary valve 2.3
Interventricular septum 0.8–1.2 4.0