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Material properties of different structures
| Structures | Young's modulus (MPa) | Poisson's ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Cortical bone | 17,000 | 0.3 |
| Cancellous bone | 350 | 0.25 |
| Menisci | 27.5 | 0.33 |
| Cartilage | 15 | 0.46 |
| Cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy | 210,000 | 0.29 |
| Polyethylene (PE) | 850 | 0.4 |
| Methacrylate | 1940 | 0.4 |
