The biodynamic response of cadaver torsos subjected to -Gx impact acceleration is discussed in this paper, with particular emphasis on the response of the vertebral column. The existence of an axial force along the spine and its manifestation as a load on the seat pan are reported. Spinal curvature appears to be an important factor in the generation of this spine load. In anthropometric dummies, the spine load does not exist. Details of the testing and results are given, and the development of a mathematical model is shown.


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    Title :

    Spinal Loads Resulting from -Gx Acceleration


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:
    King, A. I. (author) / Prasad, P. (author) / Begeman, P. C. (author)

    Conference:

    17th Stapp Car Crash Conference (1973) ; 1973



    Publication date :

    1973-02-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English








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