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Natural Sciences, Materials Engineering, Materials Science +17

The Modulus of Elasticity of Equine Hoof Wall: Implications for the Mechanical Function of the Hoof

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Natural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Animal Anatomy +14

Composite theory and the effect of water on the stiffness of horn keratin

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Natural Sciences, Materials Engineering, Materials Science +10

Surface Strain on the Equine Hoof Wall <i>in vivo</i>: Implications for the Material Design and Functional Morphology of the Wall

J. J. Thomason, Andrew A. Biewener, John E. A. Bertram · Journal of Experimental Biology · 1992 · 75 citations

Natural Sciences, Materials Engineering, Materials Science +12

Clinical anatomy and physiology of the normal equine foot

C. C. Pollitt · Equine Veterinary Education · 1992 · 44 citations

Health Professions, Anatomy, Veterinary Physiology +14