Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
Mechanical Properties (Cont’d) (Cont d)<br />
�� Greater cross-sectional cross sectional area<br />
�� Larger loads can be applied prior to failure<br />
�� Increased tissue strength<br />
�� Increased Stiffness<br />
�� Longer tissue fibers<br />
�� Greater fiber elongation before failure<br />
�� Decreased tissue stiffness<br />
�� Unaltered tissue strength