Figure 2From: Translocation pathways for inhaled asbestos fibersContinuous rotation, tumbling and oscillation result in drift of anisodiametric particles towards the wall delimiting the compartment (e.g. endothelial membrane). At the shear rate close to the wall, the lowest rotational velocity is attained at an angle θ of 45° relative to the wall; thus, a particle being driven by convective flow has a greater probability to hit the wall at this angle.Back to article page