Microstructure of Bone Around Natural Hole in Bovine Lumbar Vertebra
Naturally occurring holes in bone called foramina are not detected as region of crack initiation or growth. Lumbar vertebrae, which are subjected to complex external loads, have considerable number of such big and small foramina. The mechanical characteristics of bone profoundly depend on the minera...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
2007-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jbse/2/1/2_1_1/_pdf/-char/en |