Abstract: A physiologic constitutive expression is presented in algorithmic format for the nonlinear elastic response of wavy collagen fibrils found in soft connective tissues. The model is based on the ...

Abstract: Although the overall bulk properties of the Achilles tendon have been measured, there is little information detailing the properties of individual fascicles or their interactions. The knowledge ...

Abstract: Understanding the complex relationships between microstructural organization and macromechanical function is fundamental to our knowledge of the differences between normal, diseased/injured, and healing ...

Abstract: Background: Quasilinear viscoelasticity (QLV) theory has been widely and successfully used to describe the time-dependent response of connective tissues. Difficulties remain, however, particularly ...