"Tissue stiffness is calculated using a physical property of tissue called Young's modulus or modulus of elasticity. Young's modulus is defined as the ratio of stress (the force placed on a cross-sectional area of a certain material) to strain (i.e. deformation; in this case, tissue deformation). The unit of Young's modulus is Pa(Pascal) or S.I unit of N/m2. Sonographic elastography value is usually in kPa in most clinical settings."
Expected headings
"Clinical application"
"Tissue stiffness is calculated using a physical property of tissue called Young's modulus or modulus of elasticity. Young's modulus is defined as the ratio of stress (the force placed on a cross-sectional area of a certain material) to strain (i.e. deformation; in this case, tissue deformation). The unit of Young's modulus is Pa(Pascal) or S.I unit of N/m2. Sonographic elastography value is usually in kPa in most clinical settings."