Abstract: The relationship between the pattern of surface strain and the site of failure in maturing rabbit ligaments was studied in vitro. Bone-medial collateral ligament (MCL)-bone complexes of 24 female ...

Abstract: There are disparate views on the effects of temperature on the mechanical properties of ligaments and tendons. We attempted to resolve the inconsistencies by testing the medial collateral ligaments ...

Abstract: There appears to be no generally accepted method of measuring in-situ the cross-sectional area of connective tissues, particularly small ones, before mechanical testing. An instrument has therefore ...