Table 3.
Mechanical properties of native tendon and ligament [170]
| Mechanical property | Native tendon and ligament |
|---|---|
| Ultimate tensile strength | 5–100 MPa |
| Strain at failure | 10–15% |
| Young’s modulus | 20–1200 MPa |
MPa megapascal (1 MPa = 1 Newton (N)/mm2)
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