Relationship between structure and mechanical function of the tissues of the intervertébral joint

American Zoologist

Volumn 40, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 42-52

  David, W L ^a   Huki, N S ^a   Meakin, Judith R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 33745983182     PISSN: 00031569     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1668/0003-1569(2000)040[0042:rbsamf]2.0.co;2     Document Type: Article

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