Title :
The Structure and Anisotropic Mechanical Properties of Bone
Author :
Katz, J. Lawrence ; Yoon, Hyo Sub
Author_Institution :
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Abstract :
Compact bone can be modeled as a complex hierarchical composite interrelating both structure and material properties on four levels of structural organization: molecular, ultrastructural, microscopic, and macroscopic.
Keywords :
Anisotropic magnetoresistance; Biomedical measurements; Bones; Bovine; Crystallization; Humans; Mechanical factors; Microstructure; Pathology; Ultrasonic variables measurement; Animals; Biomechanics; Bone and Bones; Cattle; Humans; Osteopetrosis; Osteoporosis; Ultrasonography;
Journal_Title :
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TBME.1984.325252