Research Article

Biomechanical Performance of Menisci under Cyclic Loads

Table 1

Real human material parameters [2934].

ComponentsYoung’s modulus MPaPoisson’s ratioDensity
kg/m3

Bone17,0000.32,132.6
Meniscus59.00.491,024.0
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)366.00.451,100.0
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)131.50.451,100.0
Patellar tendon116.00.451,100.0
Lateral ligament366.00.451,100.0