Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 43, Issue 2 , Pages 228-234 , 19 January 2010

Rib fractures under anterior–posterior dynamic loads: Experimental and finite-element study

,Accepted 30 August 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.08.040

Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 43, Issue 2 , Pages 228-234 , 19 January 2010

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