Objective. The responses and contributions of the soft tissue structures of the human neck
are described with a focus on mathematical modeling. Spinal ligaments, intervertebral discs …

Numerical analyses frequently accompany experimental investigations that study injury
biomechanics and improvements in automotive safety. Limited by computational speed …

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 …

Study Design. Numeric techniques were used to study the upper cervical spine. Objectives.
To develop and validate an anatomic detailed finite element model of the ligamentous upper …

Cervical spine disorders such as spondylotic radiculopathy and myelopathy are often
related to osteophyte formation. Bone remodeling experimental—analytical studies have …

This study presents a specimen-specific C2–C7 cervical spine finite element model that was
developed using multiblock meshing techniques. The model was validated using in-house …

The cervical spine ligaments play an essential role in limiting the physiological ranges of
motion in the neck; however, traumatic loading such as that experienced in automotive crash …

The biomechanical effects of superior (C4‐C5) and inferior (C5‐C6) level fusions with
different graft materials on the adjacent unaltered components were quantified using an …

Finite element analysis is a widely accepted tool used in many industries and research
activities. It allows new designs to be thoroughly 'tested'before a prototype is even …

The spinal cord may be injured through various spinal column injury patterns (eg, burst
fracture, fracture dislocation); however, the relationship between column injury pattern and …