Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 41, Issue 16 , Pages 3426-3435 , 5 December 2008

Orientation of collagen at the osteocyte lacunae in human secondary osteons

,Accepted 12 September 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.09.010

Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 41, Issue 16 , Pages 3426-3435 , 5 December 2008

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