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. 2009 Aug 15;34(5):669–676. doi: 10.1007/s00264-009-0856-4

Table 1.

Material properties of different parts used in the finite element model

Component Young’s modulus (MPa) Poisson’s ratio Element type
Bone 7,300 0.3 Tetrahedral solid
Cartilage 1 0.4 Tetrahedral solid
Plate 17,000 0.1 Tetrahedral solid
Plantar fascia 350 0.4 Tetrahedral solid
Slip plantar fascia 50–500 0.4 Tetrahedral solid
Tendon 1,200 0.4 Tetrahedral solid
Ligament 260 0.4 Tension-only spar