Table 2.

The comparisons of cell mechanical models.

Name	Type	Characteristic	Application
Continuous cortical membrane model	Droplet model	A fluid-like sphere surrounded by continuous cortex	Suspension cells
	Solid model	Isotropic solid substances	Suspension and adherent cells
	Damping model	A frequency-domain model under dynamic forces	Adherent cells
	Two-phase model	The solid–liquid duality	Articular chondrocyte
Discrete network skeleton model	Tension integration model	A space balance system	Adherent cells
	Porous solid mode	A regular network model	Adherent cells
	Cable net model	An ideal articulated cable network	Red blood cells
	Biochemical mechanical model	Combination of biochemical process and mechanics	Adherent cells
Cortical skeleton combined model	Based on finite element	From the point of view of finite element	Suspension and adherent cells
	Based on molecular dynamic	From the point of view of molecules	Suspension and adherent cells