Figure 2.

Contour map of maximum compressive stress in the FE model upon indentation by a 3.42 mm diameter cylinder. The highlighted elements represent locations of the tactile end organs of the SAI afferent.

Contour map of maximum compressive stress in the FE model upon indentation by a 3.42 mm diameter cylinder. The highlighted elements represent locations of the tactile end organs of the SAI afferent.