Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 43, Issue 9 , Pages 1823-1826 , 18 June 2010

The toughness of adipose tissue: measurements and physical basis

,Accepted 17 February 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2010.02.029

Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 43, Issue 9 , Pages 1823-1826 , 18 June 2010