Abstract: Abstract. Acute injuries to the spine, including slips and falls and motor vehicle accidents, most commonly occur when the spine is positioned in flexion. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate how spine ...

Abstract: The interlamellar matrix (ILM), located between the annular layers of the intervertebral disc (IVD), is an adhesive component which acts to resist delamination. Investigating the mechanical properties of the ILM can provide ...