The Odocoileus virginianus Femur: Mechanical Behavior and Morphology.

Biomechanical research relies heavily on laboratory evaluation and testing with osseous animal structures. While many femora models are currently in use, including those of the European red deer (Cervus elaphus), the Odocoileus virginianus femur remains undocumented, despite its regional abundance i...

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Main Authors: Mark J Hedgeland, Morgan A Libruk, Nicole C Corbiere, Mario J Ciani, Laurel Kuxhaus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4710509?pdf=render