# \#slicerbiomech

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## [New to SlicerBiomech - How to measure Cortical Area of Long Bone](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/new-to-slicerbiomech-how-to-measure-cortical-area-of-long-bone/47728)

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**Author:** [@rjgilmour](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/rjgilmour)\
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**Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/new-to-slicerbiomech-how-to-measure-cortical-area-of-long-bone/47728 "2026-07-23T16:40:19Z")

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Hi all, I’m new to both Slicer and the SlicerBiomech and SegmentGeometry extensions. I’m hoping to calculate cortical and medullary area of long bone cross sections, in addition to total area. Does anyone know if this e…

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## [Segmentation criteria for using SegmentGeometry to calculate 2nd moments](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/segmentation-criteria-for-using-segmentgeometry-to-calculate-2nd-moments/37461)

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**Author:** [@chz31](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/chz31)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2024, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/segmentation-criteria-for-using-segmentgeometry-to-calculate-2nd-moments/37461 "2024-07-19T18:48:57Z")

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I am planning to use Segment Geometry from SlicerBiomech Extension to calculate 2nd moments of area for mouse mandibles based on cross sections. Mouse have large incisors, should I remove them and other teeth or include …