Determining the cross-sectional area of ligaments is crucial for understanding the mechanical properties and stability of the knee joint. This work includes a literature review, casting, measuring, geometric approximation, and 3D scanning of porcine ligament positives. Method comparison was based on analyses of positives made from ceramic powder, enabling precise and temporally independent measurements. The results indicate that the chosen casting method maintains accuracy and integrity of samples, while 3D scanning is fast, accurate, and reliable for measuring ligament cross-sectional areas.
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