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Table 1 The properties of the parameters used to calculate the force generated by the rectus femoris

From: Biomechanical analysis of canine medial patellar luxation with femoral varus deformity using a computer model

Parameter

Density

Initial relative length*

Maximum strain rate*

Peak isometric stress

Parallel constant k*

PCSA

Value

1e-5 kg/mm3

1.0

2.0

5e-4 GPa

6.0

1850 mm2

  1. *Note that parameters are normalized. For example, the peak isometric stress is normalized by dividing the peak isometric force by PCSA (physiological cross-sectional area)
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BMC Veterinary Research

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