Bio-composites Flashcards
What is in the Extracellular matrix?
fibre composite, hydrogel composite and in bone a mineral component
What is in the Extracellular matrix?
fibre composite, hydrogel composite and in bone a mineral component
What is tissue?
a collection of cells and ECM in fluids
What does isotropic mean?
A property that has the same value when measured in different directions
What does anisotropic mean?
A property that has different values when measured in different directions
Whats the youngs modulus of collagen?
6 GPa
Whats the youngs modulus of hydroxyapatite?
80 GPa
Whats the longitudinal youngs modulus of cortical bone?
11-21 GPa
What the transverse youngs modulus of cortical bone?
5-13 GPa
Whats the youngs modulus of cancellous bone?
0.4 GPa
What is the collagen/elastin content in tendons?
elastin - 2%
collagen - 89%
what is collagen/elastin content in ligaments?
elastin 40-50%
collagen - around 60%
what is the elastin content in arteries?
40-50%
what is the elastin content in skin?
5%
What is tissue?
a collection of cells and ECM in fluids