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Explanatory model of suture biomechanics. (a) Parallel bars of equal dimensions and Young's moduli, (b) upper bar with region of reduced Young's modulus (red, representing suture) and (c) region of reduced Young's modulus (blue, representing suture) added to lower bar.
