Experimental and finite element analysis of tibial stress fractures using a rabbit model

Figure 4 Results for the rabbit bone experiments. A: Elastic buckling test. Loads < 12.5 kg were linear, whereas there was non-linear behaviour for loads > 12.5 kg. However, the non-linear region also demonstrated some linear behaviour (i.e., from 20-25 kg); B: Strain gauge test. Gauges were attached in eight locations on the bone. Tension is positive and compression is negative; C: The segment of the rabbit tibial strain gauge test from 0 to 12 kg; D: Hysteresis test. The results show that the bone exhibits predominately elastic behaviour.