Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
872983 Journal of Biomechanics 2010 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

The measured toughness JC of adipose and dermal porcine tissues are 4.1 and 17 kJ m−2, respectively, via a trouser tear test. An assessment is made of the contribution to overall toughness from the microstructural elements. The analysis suggests that the toughness of adipose tissue is determined by the collagen network that surrounds the adipocytes. The volume fraction of the interlobular septa is sufficiently low for it to make a negligible contribution to the macroscopic toughness.

Related Topics
Physical Sciences and Engineering Engineering Biomedical Engineering
Authors
, ,