Mean equilibrium moduli (E) ±S.D. for lamprey and bovine cartilages
| Cartilage . | N . | Mean E (MPa) . |
|---|---|---|
| Young adult annular | 8 | 0.71±0.30a |
| Aged adult annular | 6 | 1.18±0.70a,b |
| Young adult pericardial | 11 | 2.87±0.56c |
| Aged adult pericardial | 5 | 4.85±1.46e |
| Bovine (tension) | 3 | 1.94±1.40a,b,c,d |
| Bovine (compression) | 4 | 1.29±0.28a,b,c,d |
| Cartilage . | N . | Mean E (MPa) . |
|---|---|---|
| Young adult annular | 8 | 0.71±0.30a |
| Aged adult annular | 6 | 1.18±0.70a,b |
| Young adult pericardial | 11 | 2.87±0.56c |
| Aged adult pericardial | 5 | 4.85±1.46e |
| Bovine (tension) | 3 | 1.94±1.40a,b,c,d |
| Bovine (compression) | 4 | 1.29±0.28a,b,c,d |
Where two means share the same superscript letter, they are statistically identical (P>0.05).