Table 1:
Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio for the tissues.
Position
Young's modulus (Pa)
Poisson's ratio
Tongue
5961
0.49
Soft palate
4120
0.49
The fat
3346
0.49
Walls
39621
0.4
Bone
2 × 10
10
0.3
Patch
1.1 × 10
11
0.342
Suture
2 × 10
9
0.36