Table 2 Properties of the ligaments in the present study
| Ligament | ALL | PLL | LF | ISL | SSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elastic modulus (small strain)(MPa) | 7.8 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 8 |
| Transition strain (%) | 12 | 11 | 6.2 | 14 | 20 |
| Elastic modulus (large strain)(MPa) | 20 | 20 | 19.5 | 11.6 | 15 |
| Cross sectional area (mm2) | 52.8 | 16 | 66.8 | 26 | 23 |