Methods derived from fractal geometry can be used in many areas of neurobiology. For example, fractal dimension is a quantitative measure of cell shape complexity. Three methods of estimation of this parameter are described, i.e. box counting, dilation, and mass-radius. The advantages of fractal analysis and some problems are briefly discussed.
keywords in English:
fractal dimension, quantitative neuromorphology
affiliation:
Wydział Biologii i Nauk o Ziemi : Instytut Zoologii