Reported mean moduli (E) ± S.D. (when available) for various biological structures tested in compression
| Structure . | Mean E (MPa) . |
|---|---|
| Subchondral bone (human tibia)1 | 300-450 |
| Human articular cartilage2 | 4.31±1.01 to 9.43±1.44 |
| Bovine auricular cartilage3 | 1.29±0.28 |
| Aged adult annular cartilage3 | 1.18±0.70 |
| Bovine articular cartilage4 | 0.96±0.47 |
| Bovine articular cartilage5 | 0.677±0.22 |
| Young adult annular cartilage3 | 0.71±0.30 |
| Bovine meniscus6 | 0.410±0.088 |
| Structure . | Mean E (MPa) . |
|---|---|
| Subchondral bone (human tibia)1 | 300-450 |
| Human articular cartilage2 | 4.31±1.01 to 9.43±1.44 |
| Bovine auricular cartilage3 | 1.29±0.28 |
| Aged adult annular cartilage3 | 1.18±0.70 |
| Bovine articular cartilage4 | 0.96±0.47 |
| Bovine articular cartilage5 | 0.677±0.22 |
| Young adult annular cartilage3 | 0.71±0.30 |
| Bovine meniscus6 | 0.410±0.088 |
All moduli are equilibrium moduli except for subchondral bone.
Aitken et al. (1985); 2Yao and Seedhom(1993); 3present study; 4Wong et al.(2000); 5Jurvelin et al. (1997); 6Proctor et al.(1989).