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Measurement of dynamic tractions exerted by spreading cells. (a) Contour plot of the tractions (magnitude) exerted by a cell as it invades into the surrounding hydrogel. Stabile and invading extensions are labeled i and ii, respectively. Scale bar = 20 µm. (b) Tractions exerted by extensions labeled in a as a function of distance from the center of mass of the cell.
