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Material parameters of the connective tissue (CT) model in Equation (6) with different stiffness (unit: N/cm2)
| Age | CT stiffness | C10 | C20 | C30 | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young | Soft | 0.36 | 1.63 | 0.95 | 5 × 103 |
| Adult | Medium stiff | 1.42 | 6.50 | 3.80 | 2 × 104 |
| Old | Stiff | 2.84 | 13.00 | 7.60 | 4 × 104 |
