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Relationship Between Three-Dimensional Microstructure and Elastic Properties of Cortical Bone in the Human Mandible and Femur

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Dechow, P.C., Chung, D.H., Bolouri, M. (2008). Relationship Between Three-Dimensional Microstructure and Elastic Properties of Cortical Bone in the Human Mandible and Femur. In: Vinyard, C., Ravosa, M.J., Wall, C. (eds) Primate Craniofacial Function and Biology. Developments In Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-76585-3_13

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