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Mechanical properties of human bone.
| Parameter | Mechanical Characteristics 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cortical Bone | Cancellous Bone | |
| Compressive strength (MPa) | 70.0–200.0 | 0.1–30.0 |
| Tensile strength (MPa) | 90.0–170.0 | 10.0–20.0 |
| Flexural strength (MPa) | 135.0–193.0 | 10.0–20.0 |
| Ultimate strain at fracture (%) | 1.0–3.0 | 5.0–7.0 |
| Elastic modulus (GPa) | 3.0–30.0 | 0.1–5.0 |
| Porosity (%) | 5.0–30.0 | 50.0–95.0 |
