| Literature DB >> 16011547 |
Matej Daniel1, Ales Iglic, Veronika Kralj-Iglic.
Abstract
The biomechanical role of the horseshoe geometry of the acetabular cartilage is described using a three-dimensional mathematical model. It is shown that the acetabular fossa contributes to a more uniform articular contact stress distribution and a consequent decrease in the peak contact stress. Based on the results it is suggested that the characteristic horseshoe shape of the articular cartilage in the human acetabulum optimizes the contact stress distribution in the hip joint.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16011547 PMCID: PMC1571495 DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7580.2005.00425.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Anat ISSN: 0021-8782 Impact factor: 2.610