Quantitative knowledge of the mechanical and structural characteristics of human tissue and its analytical interpretation are of considerable clinical significance. The paper presents typical results in relation to two tissues of the body: skin and rib cartilage. As regards the former, the tension necessary to produce blanching is discussed on the basis of measurements taken during operations, while in respect of the latter self-locked stresses evaluated in the laboratory on post-mortem material are presented.
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