Research Article

Variability in Ultrasound Backscatter Induced by Trabecular Microstructure Deterioration in Cancellous Bone

Table 1

Physical parameter values of cancellous bone [31].

TrabeculaeBone Marrow

First Lamé coefficient (GPa)14.82.2
Second Lamé coefficient (GPa)8.30
Density (kg/m3)1960 1000
Normal resistance coefficient (s−1)75
Shear resistance coefficient (s−1)0