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Elastic material properties of each tissue in the FEM
| Materials | Young’s modulus (MPa) | Poisson’s ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sternum | (Cortical bone) | 11,500 | 0.3 |
| (Cancellous bone) | 40 | 0.45 | |
| Ribs | (Cortical bone) | 5,000 | 0.3 |
| (Cancellous bone) | 40 | 0.45 | |
| Costal cartilage | 37.5 | 0.3 | |
| Intercostal muscle (ICM) | 10.3 | 0.3 | |
| Metal bar (Titanium) | 200,000 | 0.29 | |
