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Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering Volume 15, 2012 - Issue 2
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The accuracy of active shape modelling and end-plate measurements for characterising the shape of the lumbar spine in the sagittal plane

Ali H.A. Ali Division of Applied Medicine, University of Aberdeen, IMS Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, UK; Faculty of Medicine, Al Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
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Amy-beth Cowan Division of Applied Medicine, University of Aberdeen, IMS Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, UK; University of Glasgow Dental School, 378 Sauchihall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JZ, UK
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Jennifer S. Gregory Division of Applied Medicine, University of Aberdeen, IMS Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, UK
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Richard M. Aspden Division of Applied Medicine, University of Aberdeen, IMS Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, UK
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Judith R. Meakin Biomedical Physics Group, University of Exeter, Physics Building, Stocker Road, EX4 4QL, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 167-172 | Received 30 Mar 2010, Accepted 24 Aug 2010, Published online: 06 Jan 2011

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