Analysis of meniscal hoop strain in porcine knees

• Main Author: Chua, Hong Hwee
• Other Authors: Chou Siaw Meng
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: Engineering::Mechanical engineering
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/78759
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The menisci are two c-shaped cartilages located in between the femur and tibia bone. The meniscus holds a vital role in the biomechanics of the knee, absorbing shock and the ability of bearing load of the human body. As the movement rely heavily on the meniscus, degeneration of the meniscus is inevi...