From: Role of biomechanics in the understanding of normal, injured, and healing ligaments and tendons
Tissue | Modulus (MPa) | Ultimate Tensile Strength (MPa) | Ultimate Strain (%) | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Knee | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Medial Collateral Ligament | 332 ± 58 | 39 ± 5 | 17 ± 2 | [74] |
   Anterior Cruciate Ligament | 65–447 | 13–46 | 15–44 | |
   Posterior Cruciate Ligament | 150–447 | 30–36 | 11–19 | |
   Patellar Tendon | 504–680 | 54–65 | 12–15 | |
Lower extremity | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Gracilis Tendon | 590–1734 | 111–112 | 7–19.4 | |
   Semitendinosus Tendon | 540–1081 | 89–124 | 8–23 | |
   Achilles Tendon | 819 ± 208 | 79 ± 22 | 9 ± 2 | [82] |
Shoulder | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament | 5–42 | 1–6 | 8–33 | |
   Posterior Glenohumeral Capsule | 10–32 | 2–5 | 22–23 | [85] |