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SOS values as measured in our viewer for 6 mm diameter ROI’s located at cross-Sects. 2 mm apart.
| Tissue type | Measured SOS (m/s) (std dev) | Literature values (m/s) |
|---|---|---|
| Articular cartilage | 1664 (26.5 m/s) | 1660 (m/s) |
| Medial collateral ligament | 1690 (38) | 1725–1750 |
| Muscle (sartorius) | 1571 (28 m/s) | 1560–1625 |
| Fat | 1437 (18.5) | 1350–1480 |
