Figure 5From: Biomechanical analysis of the lumbar spine on facet joint force and intradiscal pressure - a finite element study (a) Front view/(b) Back view of von Mises stress distribution and (c) front view/(d) back view of von Mises strain distribution in the lumbar spine (without ligaments) under an evenly distributed load of 460 N over the superior surface of the L1 vertebral body in a standing posture. Back to article page