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Ligaments & Tendons - Wings

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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

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