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Characteristics of elements in the FE model of chest wall and pectus bar.
| Element type | Number of elements | Number of nodes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sternum | Hexahedral solid | 2,470 | 8,347 |
| Ribs | Hexahedral solid | 34,242 | 110,758 |
| Clavicle | Hexahedral solid | 3,378 | 10,647 |
| Costal cartilage | Tetrahedral solid | 94,594 | 172,097 |
| Pectus bar | Hexahedral solid | 280 | 2,333 |
| Total | 134,964 | 304,182 |
