Evaluation of X‐ray tomography contrast agents: A review of production, protocols, and biological applications
X‐ray computed tomography is a strong tool that finds many applications both in medical
applications and in the investigation of biological and nonbiological samples. In the clinics …
applications and in the investigation of biological and nonbiological samples. In the clinics …
Three-dimensional visualisation of soft biological structures by X-ray computed micro-tomography
Whereas the two-dimensional (2D) visualisation of biological samples is routine, three-
dimensional (3D) imaging remains a time-consuming and relatively specialised pursuit …
dimensional (3D) imaging remains a time-consuming and relatively specialised pursuit …
Cryogenic contrast-enhanced microCT enables nondestructive 3D quantitative histopathology of soft biological tissues
Biological tissues comprise a spatially complex structure, composition and organization at
the microscale, named the microstructure. Given the close structure-function relationships in …
the microscale, named the microstructure. Given the close structure-function relationships in …
Phosphotungstic acid‐enhanced microCT: Optimized protocols for embryonic and early postnatal mice
Background Given the need for descriptive and increasingly mechanistic morphological
analyses, contrast‐enhanced microcomputed tomography (microCT) represents perhaps the …
analyses, contrast‐enhanced microcomputed tomography (microCT) represents perhaps the …
A quality optimization approach to image Achilles tendon microstructure by phase-contrast enhanced synchrotron micro-tomography
Achilles tendons are mechanosensitive, and their complex hierarchical structure is in part
the result of the mechanical stimulation conveyed by the muscles. To fully understand how …
the result of the mechanical stimulation conveyed by the muscles. To fully understand how …
[HTML][HTML] A new strain energy function for the hyperelastic modelling of ligaments and tendons based on fascicle microstructure
T Shearer - Journal of biomechanics, 2015 - Elsevier
A new strain energy function for the hyperelastic modelling of ligaments and tendons based
on the geometrical arrangement of their fibrils is derived. The distribution of the crimp angles …
on the geometrical arrangement of their fibrils is derived. The distribution of the crimp angles …
[HTML][HTML] A practical guide for in situ mechanical testing of musculoskeletal tissues using synchrotron tomography
Musculoskeletal tissues are complex hierarchical materials where mechanical response is
linked to structural and material properties at different dimensional levels. Therefore, high …
linked to structural and material properties at different dimensional levels. Therefore, high …
Optimal contrast agent staining of ligaments and tendons for X-ray computed tomography
X-ray computed tomography has become an important tool for studying the microstructures
of biological soft tissues, such as ligaments and tendons. Due to the low X-ray attenuation of …
of biological soft tissues, such as ligaments and tendons. Due to the low X-ray attenuation of …
2D and 3D microstructural analysis of the iliotibial tract
J Manon, L Gallant, P Gérard, L Fievé… - Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The fascial system has gained recognition for its integral role in connecting skin, superficial
and deep fasciae, and underlying muscles. However, consensus on its microstructure …
and deep fasciae, and underlying muscles. However, consensus on its microstructure …
[HTML][HTML] MicroCT optimisation for imaging fascicular anatomy in peripheral nerves
Background Due to the lack of understanding of the fascicular organisation, vagus nerve
stimulation (VNS) leads to unwanted off-target effects. Micro-computed tomography …
stimulation (VNS) leads to unwanted off-target effects. Micro-computed tomography …