Before revision: A continuum model for epithelial tissue mechanics is formulated from cell level mechanical ingredients and morphogenetic cell dynamics, including cell  shape changes and cell rearrangements. The model is capable of dealing with finite deformation, and uses stress and deformation tensors that can be compared with experimental data.
After revision: A continuum model for epithelial tissue mechanics is formulated from cell level mechanical ingredients and morphogenetic cell dynamics, including cell shape changes and cellular rearrangements. This model can include finite deformation, and uses stress and deformation tensors that can be compared with experimental data.