Table 2:
Summary of mechanical characteristics of aorta constituents [
12
].
Young's modulus (MPa)
Poisson's ratio
Density ρ (kg/mm
3
)
Elastin fibers
0.3
0.45
10-6
Collagen fibers
300
0.45
10-6
Smooth muscle cells
6.10-3-6
0.45
10-6