Table 5.

Comparison between the previous modeling approach (ξ_trans of 33 kPa) and current approach (ξ_trans of 15 kPa) at three muscle lengths: the ascending limb (strain of −0.2), optimal length (zero strain), and the descending limb (strain of 0.2). Fluid pressure increased with increases in transverse stiffness, particularly on the ascending limb, yet measured whole model stress had little dependence on transverse stiffness.

	Stress (kPa)				Pressure (mmHg)
Strain from L0	Exp	Current model	Previous model	Model % difference	Exp	Current model	Previous model	Model % difference
−0.2	192	192	190	1.1%	56.7	95.6	117	23%
0	237	237	236	0.19%	36.8	38.0	40.3	6.0%
0.2	184	184	184	0.17%	19.6	16.5	17.2	4.2%