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Mechanotransduction

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Cells sense mechanical stimuli and respond by converting it to biochemical signals to elicit specific cellular response

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Slump Test

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Assess for pain reproduced when applying pressure on the dura by placing patient in slump position (sitting down, leaning forward, knee extended, head down)

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Stress

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Force that causes strain, i.e. deformation of tissue

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Elastic range

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When force is released, the tissue will return to original size

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Elastic limit

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If the tissue is stretched beyond this point then the tissue will be permanently deformed

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Plastic range

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Permanent deformation range

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Failure

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Rupture of the tissue due to sufficient force

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