Toughening mechanisms for the attachment of architectured materials: The mechanics of the tendon enthesis
M. Golman, A. C. Abraham, I. Kurtaliaj, B. P. Marshall, Y. J. Hu, A. G. Schwartz, X. E. Guo, V. Birman, P. J. Thurner, G. M. Genin, S. Thomopoulos
The paper identifies toughening mechanisms in the tendon enthesis using a mouse model, revealing architectural adaptations that optimize strength and toughness across scales.
bioRxiv · May 17, 2021Bioengineering