Table 1.
Density | Compressive |
Tensile |
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Strength | Modulus | Strength | Modulus | ||
Cortical bone | 1.64 g/cm3 | 157 MPa | 16.7 GPa | 157 MPa | 16 GPa |
Trabecular bone | 0.64 g/cm3 | 31 MPa | 759 MPa | 19 MPa | 1000 MPa |
Trabecular bone | 0.32 g/cm3 | 8.4 MPa | 210 MPa | 5.6 MPa | 284 MPa |
Trabecular bone | 0.16 g/cm3 | 2.2 MPa | 58 MPa | 2.1 MPa | 86 MPa |