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Mean mechanical properties, standard deviation, and mean difference between skull specimens.
| Bare bone | Bone with attached soft tissue | Mean difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skull 1 | |||
| Bending modulus (MPa) | 1,699 ± 712 | 2,282 ± 811 | 1,065∗ |
| Bending strength (MPa) | 42 ± 14 | 68 ± 13 | 11 |
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| Skull 2 | |||
| Bending modulus (MPa) | 2,737 ± 1300 | 3,952 ± 893 | 1,728∗∗ |
| Bending strength (MPa) | 53 ± 13 | 99 ± 14 | 32∗ |
∗ p < 0.05; ∗∗ p < 0.001.
