Table 1 Material parameters used in the finite element model
Tissue structure | Young’s modulus of elasticity | Poisson’s ratio | Thickness (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
Cortical bone | 12,000 | 0.3 | 1 |
Spongy bone | 250 | 0.29 | |
Intervertebral disc | 500 | 0.45 | |
Cartilage C0–C1 | 10.4 | 0.4 | 0.065 |
Cartilage C1–C2 | 10.4 | 0.4 | 0.13 |