Reilly, D T Review article. The mechanical properties of cortical bone. [electronic resource] - The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume Jul 1974 - 1001-22 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article; Review ISSN: 0021-9355 Subjects--Topical Terms: Age FactorsAgedAnimalsBiomechanical PhenomenaBone and Bones--physiologyCattleElasticityFemur--physiologyFractures, Bone--physiopathologyHumansHumidityMicroscopy, Electron, ScanningMiddle AgedModels, BiologicalPeriodicityPressureSurface PropertiesTissue PreservationTorsion AbnormalityViscosity