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Illustration of tissues that experience mechanical strain and external forces in the human body. Human tissues are exposed to different types of forces such as tension, compression, fluid shear, pression, and stretch. Cells and tissues are, therefore, able to sense strain, stiffness, and other mechanical parameters associated with forces.
