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Table 3 Material properties of IVD components in the LE, HE, and Biphasic models of the C2-C3 FSU [35]

From: The importance of intervertebral disc material model on the prediction of mechanical function of the cervical spine

IVD (Biphasic Model) NP AF Endplate
Material Properties LE HE Biphasic LE HE Biphasic LE HE Biphasic
Young Modulus, E (MPa) 1 1 2.5 2.5 20 20
C10   0.12    0.56     
C01 0.09 0.14
D1   1    1     
Poisson Ratio, ν 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Saturated Permeability, \( \underset{\_}{\boldsymbol{k}} \) (mm/s) 8.4e-9 2.85e-9 6e-8
Void Ratio 4 2.33 4
Specific Weight of Liquid, γ (N/m3) 9810 9810 9810