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Material constants of the ligaments.
| C1 (MPa) | C3 (MPa) | C4 (−) | C5 (MPa) | D1 (MPa−1) | λ* (−) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACL | 1.95 | 0.0139 | 116.22 | 535.039 | 0.00683 | 1.046 |
| PCL | 3.25 | 0.1196 | 87.178 | 431.063 | 0.0041 | 1.035 |
| LCL | 1.44 | 0.57 | 48.0 | 467.1 | 0.00126 | 1.063 |
| MCL | 1.44 | 0.57 | 48.0 | 467.1 | 0.00126 | 1.063 |
| PT | 3.25 | 0.1196 | 87.178 | 431.063 | 0.0041 | 1.035 |
ACL = anterior cruciate ligament; PCL = posterior cruciate ligament; LCL = lateral collateral ligament; MCL = medial collateral ligament; PT = patellar tendon.
