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Citation

Shao Y, Huang P, Li ZD, Liu NG, Wan L, Zou DH, Chen YJ. Fa Yi Xue Za Zhi 2013; 29(2): 81-85.

Affiliation

Department of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China. shaoyu1986@gmail.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Si fa bu Si fa jian ding ke xue ji shu yan jiu suo)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

23930497

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To establish a 3D finite element model of the complete human thoracic cage, and to perform a biomechanical analysis. METHODS: The multislice computed tomography (MSCT) images of human thorax were obtained and used to develop a 3D reconstruction and a finite element model of the thoracic cage by finite element modeling software. The right hypochondrium area of the model was simulated to sustain the frontal impacts by a blunt impactor with velocities of 4, 6 and 8 m/s, and the distribution of stress and strain after the impact of the model was analyzed. RESULTS: A highly anatomically simulated finite element model of human thoracic cage was successfully developed with a fine element mean quality which was above 0.7. The biomechanical analysis showed that the thoracic cage revealed both local bending and overall deformation after the impact. Stress and strain arose from the initial impact area of the ribs, and then spread along the ribs to both sides, at last concentrated in the posterior side of the ribs and near the sternum. Impacts with velocities of 6 m/s and 8 m/s were predicted to cause rib fractures when the strain of the ribs were beyond the threshold values. CONCLUSION: The finite element modeling software is capable of establishing a highly simulated 3D finite element model of human thoracic cage. And the established model could be applicable to analyze stress and strain distribution of the thoracic cage under forces and to provide a new method for the forensic identification of chest injury.


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