Age-Related Bone Brittleness Chart (IMAGE)

DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Age-Related Bone Brittleness Chart

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These graphs show the mechanical properties of human cortical bone as a function of age for (A) strength and (B) fracture-toughness.

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Image courtesy of Ritchie, et. al

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