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Fig. 1. Finite element model of the MC3 of a Thoroughbred. Left: Arrow indicates
the mid-diaphyseal location of the third metacarpal. Right: Finite element
meshes from Gross et al. (Gross et al.,
1992) showing distribution of normal strain (A), shear strain (B)
and strain energy density (C) acting on the mid-diaphyseal cross-section at
the time of peak strain during the gait cycle [sites of maximum strain are
noted by the large arrows, sites of least strain by the small arrows (B,C) or
neutral axis (A)]. L, lateral. [Reprinted from Journal of
Biomechanics, vol. 25, `Characterizing bone strain distributions in
vivo using three triple rosette strain gages,' pp. 1081-1087, with
permission from Elsevier Science LTD, the Boulevard, Lanford Lane, Kidlington
OX5 1GB, UK. This adaptation of the original figure
(Gross et al., 1992) has
already been used (Skedros et al.,
2003a).]