The biomechanics of the sheep cervical spine: an experimental and finite element analysis

Animal models are essential for making the transition from scientific concepts to clinical application. Such models have proven valuable for spinal research. The cervical spine of sheep is often used because there is similar geometry between sheep and human. Although anatomical similarities are impo...

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Main Author: DeVries, Nicole Ann
Other Authors: Grosland, Nicole M.
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of Iowa 2011
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Online Access:https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1215
https://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2599&context=etd