Fig. 6.

Mid-section and grip-section strain for bovine extensor fascicles tested at 20 and 40 mm grip-to-grip distance. Data presented as local strain (A, D) proportion of total strain (B, E), and deformation (C, F) at 50% of maximum (A–C) and at failure (D–F). Data were derived from image analysis of filmed tests. * indicates a significant difference between specimens of different length (p≤0.05). # indicates a significant difference between grip-section and mid-section strain within specimens of the same length. The numbers above the columns illustrate the relationship between grip-section (first number) and mid-section strain (second number).