Effects of Rehydration State on the Flexural Properties of Whole Mouse Long Bones

The effects of bone water content during dehydration and rehydration on the flexural properties of whole mouse femora were evaluated using three-point bending. The elastic and plastic flexural properties of the bones were determined on a dry mass normalized basis over dehydration times ranging from...

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Published in:Journal of biomechanical engineering 1993-11, Vol.115 (4A), p.447-449
Main Authors: Broz, J. J., Simske, S. J., Greenberg, A. R., Luttges, M. W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Biomechanical Phenomena
Body Water - physiology
Bone and Bones - physiology
Desiccation
Elasticity
Femur - physiology
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
In Vitro Techniques
Mice
Skeleton and joints
Space life sciences
Vertebrates: osteoarticular system, musculoskeletal system
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Summary:The effects of bone water content during dehydration and rehydration on the flexural properties of whole mouse femora were evaluated using three-point bending. The elastic and plastic flexural properties of the bones were determined on a dry mass normalized basis over dehydration times ranging from 0.25 to 48.0 hr; and (following complete dehydration) rehydration times ranging from 0.08 to 12.0 hr. Bones stored in physiological saline for times
ISSN:0148-0731
1528-8951
DOI:10.1115/1.2895510