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Micro-computed
tomography (micro-CT)
Model:
Scanco
Medical fan-beam micro-CT 20
Resolution:
15-25
microns
Uses:
extremely high-resolution scans of small ex vivo bones or
bone segments. Useful for assessment of bone geometry, and
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Peripheral
quantitative computed tomography (pQCT)
Model:
Stratec
XCT Research SA+
Resolution:
minimum voxel size of 70 microns
Uses:
in vivo and ex vivo assessment of volumetric bone mineral
density and content.
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Dual
energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Model:
PIXImus
mouse densitometer
Resolution:
pixel size of 0.18 x 0.18 mm
Uses:
accurate and precise in vivo and ex vivo measurements of
areal bone mineral density and content in small animals.
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Materials
testing system (low load)
Model:
EnduraTEC:
BOSE ElectroForce (ELF) 3200
Actuator:
electromagnetic
Load
capacity: 10 N and 225 N (two load cells)
Uses:
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