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. 2020 Aug 19;8:979. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00979

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Schematic representation of the push pulse and shear wave in the renal medulla. Within field of view (FOV), the shear waves (dotted arrows) propagate perpendicular to the push pulse. (A) When push pulses are sent parallel to the renal medulla, shear waves propagate orthogonally to the loops of Henle and collecting ducts at lower speeds due to more biological interfaces. (B) In oblique manner, shear waves will travel at higher speed than in (A) because of less biological interfaces. The oblique and perpendicular anisotropy within the renal medulla results in heterogenous shear wave speed within the field of view.