Figure 6.
Representative images of trabecular (top) and cortical (bottom) microstructure from mice subjected to normal loading conditions (Control) or mechanical unloading via hindlimb suspension (Suspended). Representative 3D MicroCT reconstructions were selected based on mean trabecular bone volume fraction or cortical thickness. Trabecular images represent 72 slices (756 μm) of the distal femur, immediately proximal to the epiphyseal plate. Cortical images represent 22 slices (231 μm) of the femur midshaft.