Abstract: This study characterized the geometry and mechanical properties of the cervical ligaments from C2–T1 levels. The lengths and cross-sectional areas of the anterior longitudinal ligament, posterior ...

Abstract: Although considerable effort has been made to understand the biomechanical behavior of the adult cervical spine, relatively little information is available on the response of the pediatric cervical ...

Abstract: Ejection from military aircraft exerts substantial loads on the lumbar spine. Fractures remain common, although the overall survivability of the event has considerably increased over recent decades. ...