Due to the limited availability of human cadaveric specimens, sheep are often utilized for in vitro studies of various spinal disorders and surgical techniques. Understanding the similarities and differences between the human and sheep spine is crucial for constructing a valuable study and interpreting the results. Several studies have identified the anatomical similarities between the sheep and human spine; however these studies have been limited to quantifying the anatomic dimensions as opposed to the biomechanical responses [1–2]. Although anatomical similarities are important, biomechanical correspondence is imperative for studying the effects of disorders, surgical techniques, and implant designs. Studies by Wilke and colleagues [3] and Clarke et al. [4] have focused on experimental biomechanics of the sheep cervical functional spinal units (FSUs).
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ASME 2010 Summer Bioengineering Conference
June 16–19, 2010
Naples, Florida, USA
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- Bioengineering Division
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978-0-7918-4403-8
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A Finite Element Analysis of the C2-C7 Sheep Spine
Nicole A. DeVries,
Nicole A. DeVries
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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Nicole A. Kallemeyn,
Nicole A. Kallemeyn
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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Kiran H. Shivanna,
Kiran H. Shivanna
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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Nicole M. Grosland
Nicole M. Grosland
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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Nicole A. DeVries
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Nicole A. Kallemeyn
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Kiran H. Shivanna
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Nicole M. Grosland
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Paper No:
SBC2010-19301, pp. 831-832; 2 pages
Published Online:
July 15, 2013
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DeVries, NA, Kallemeyn, NA, Shivanna, KH, & Grosland, NM. "A Finite Element Analysis of the C2-C7 Sheep Spine." Proceedings of the ASME 2010 Summer Bioengineering Conference. ASME 2010 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Parts A and B. Naples, Florida, USA. June 16–19, 2010. pp. 831-832. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/SBC2010-19301
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