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(4 Points) Compare the mechanical properties that differ between bone and ligaments, such as the ACL we learned about. Would it be Elastic, viscoelastic, brittle, tough, and/or strong? Don’t feel confined to these:

(4 Points) ________________ are the cells involved in creating the bone and _________________ are the cells involved in remodeling bone.

(Bonus 4 PTs) In the journal club the polymer was polymerized using one of the methods we discussed in class. Can you describe the polymerization technique, type of copolymer produced, and initiator used (conditions to get it started). What was the goal in incorporating AA into the PMMA polymer?

(4 Points) ______________ bone is found in the outer part of long bones and has unique architecture known as _____________ that help transport nutrients.

(4 Points) Describe the strategy behind molecules or approaches that promote osseointegration – we spoke about one physical method and one chemical method. ___________ ___________  

(20 Points) In terms of material properties, how is bone like “silly putty”? What material property do they share? Describe this property. Draw the stress-strain curve for ideal, viscous, and viscoelastic materials to help in your description and explain the major points of the curves.

What is a possible cure for Antibiotic Induced Diarrhea?

Frictional unemployment is best described as:

A binding price floor above equilibrium price results in:

Which section of the vertebral column is represented by #6?