Biomechanics of the Head and Neck

Key Points

• Kinematics of the cervical spine reveals intricate patterns of movement under various forces, contributing to injury mechanisms.
• Force distribution analysis shows that certain neck positions significantly increase the risk of injury during impacts or collisions.
• Assessment using biomechanical models highlights the importance of understanding spinal dynamics for developing protective equipment.
• Understanding biomechanics may enable better design of safety systems, though findings mainly apply to theoretical models and simulations.