Table 1.
Elastic modulus of different tissues.
| Biological Tissue | Elastic Modulus |
|---|---|
| Skin | 4.6–20 MPa |
| Cartilage | 10–20 kPa |
| Bone | 1–20 GPa |
| Heart | 30–400 kPa |
| Skeletal Muscle | 20–100 kPa |
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