Figure 4From: Tensile properties of the rectal and sigmoid colon: a comparative analysis of human and porcine tissue Representative images of tissue deformation during tensile testing. Tissue was placed between two serrated grips, with an initial gauge length of 2 cm, and pulled at a constant rate of 1%/sec (Left). All tissue samples tested thinned mid-substance before ultimately failing through progressive tearing at the same location (Right).Back to article page