(PDF) The Physical Measurement of Bone by C.M. Langton

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
Preface
Anatomy, Physiology and Disease
Biological Safety Considerations
Radiation Safety Considerations
Instrument Evaluation

INVASIVE TECHNIQUES
Mechanical Testing
Histomorphometry
Microscopy

IONIZING RADIATION TECHNIQUES
Photon Absorptiometry
Quantitative Computed Tomography
pQCT and mCT
Radiogrammetry
Magnetic Resonance Imaging

NONIONIZING TECHNIQUES
Quantitative Ultrasound
Finite Element Modeling
Vibration Analysis
Neutron Activation
Human Studies
Animal Studies