ISSN:
1741-0444
Keywords:
Bone
;
Elasticity
;
Mechanical strength
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The mechanical properties of canine long bones have been determined. The mean and standard deviation of the maximum load supported by six fresh canine femurs in 3-point bending was 1366±253 N. In all cases, the bones sustained a considerable amount of plastic deformation before failure. The modulus of elasticity (GN/m2), ultimate tensile stress (MN/m2) and yield stress (MN/m2) were 13·86, 108·3 and 88·3 for six humeral specimens and 13·88, 142·1 and 104·0 for 13 tibial specimens, respectively. The tibial specimens showed a statistically significant higher ultimate strength than the humeral specimens.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02441578
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