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    The Role of Interface Geometry and Appendages on the Mesoscale Mechanics of the Skin

    Omar Moreno-Flores, Manuel K. Rausch, Adrián Buganza Tepole

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    Studysummary This study developed finite element models to examine skin's biomechanical properties, finding that structural heterogeneities like Rete ridges and hair follicles create distinct stress and strain patterns that may influence mechanosensation and skin integrity.
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