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Table 2 Structural description of the tissues in the FEM. Number of nodes and elements, footprint areas of the ligaments

From: Anteroinferior bundle of the acromioclavicular ligament plays a substantial role in the joint function during shoulder elevation and horizontal adduction: a finite element model

    

Footprint area (mm3)

# Elements

# Nodes

Coracoid

Clavicle

Acromion

Bones

Clavicle

28,053

17,184

–

–

–

Scapula

27,231

46,204

–

–

–

AC Ligament

AIB

1604

3189

–

28.9

18.2

SPB

7736

15,107

–

125.9

154.8

CC Ligaments

Trapezoid

1774

3183

30.0

56.3

–

Conoid

1360

2417

37.6

46

–

  1. FEM finite element model, AC acromioclavicular, CC coracoclavicular, AIB anteroinferior bundle, SPB superoposterior bundle
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X