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Parameters used in the numerical finite element (FE) model of breast tissue
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Young’s modulus (fat) | 3.25 kPa |
| Young’s modulus (fibroglandular tissue) | 3.20 kPa |
| Poison’s ratio | 0.495 |
| Element dimensions | 3 × 0.49 × 0.49 |
| Element type | C3D6H |
| Number of elements | 1,379,324 |
| Number of slices | 20 |
