⌘+K

Pulse Explore Communities Researchers Journals

Home Communities Explore

February 1, 2026Veterinary Clinics of North America Equine Practice

Biomechanics of the Head and Neck

Hilary Mary Clayton

View at Publisher

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

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.

No abstract yet

We only have this paper's title and publication details.

Read it at the source→

Implication

Observational analysis uncovers details about force distribution in head and neck biomechanics, suggesting implications for injury prevention.

Discussion

No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.

Cite This Study

Hilary Mary Clayton (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a76896badf0bb9e87e5358 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2025.12.004

View at Publisher

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

Keep reading

Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context:

1Relationship between intervertebral joint morphology and mobility in the equine thoracolumbar spineOriginal Research · 1984 · 95 citations
2Gross anatomy of the deep perivertebral musculature in horsesOriginal Research · 2014 · 28 citations
3Kinematics of the cervical spine of the adult horseOriginal Research · 1989 · 59 citations
4Evaluation of intersegmental vertebral motion during performance of dynamic mobilization exercises in cervical lateral bending in horsesOriginal Research · 2012 · 49 citations
5Modeling study of compensatory head movements in lame horsesOriginal Research · 1997 · 49 citations

More related papers

The effect of three different head–neck positions on the average EMG activity of three important neck muscles in the horse2014
The role of the extrinsic thoracic limb muscles in equine locomotion2005
The biomechanical construction of the horse's body and activity patterns of three important muscles of the trunk in the walk, trot and canter2017

More from Veterinary Clinics of North America Equine Practice

Disorders of the Equine Head and NeckSun,
Current and Future Central Nervous System Surgery—Part 2Sun,