Response corridors of the human head-neck complex in rear impact. Annu Proc Assoc Adv Automot Med 2004;48:149-63
Date
08/21/2004Pubmed ID
15319123Pubmed Central ID
PMC3217421Scopus ID
2-s2.0-16644365508 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 20 CitationsAbstract
In recent years, anatomically accurate dummies were developed to produce a more biofidelic response to rear impacts. The detailed dummy geometry permits more comprehensive kinematic validation, which is typically accomplished through response corridors developed using human volunteers and cadavers. In the present investigation, ten intact head-neck cadaver specimens were subjected to 1.8 and 2.6 m/s rear impacts. Response corridors were developed for overall head to T1 angulation, head retraction, and segmental angulations from C2-C3 through C6-C7 levels. The corridors were developed to emphasize the detailed validation of dummy response during initial stages of whiplash loading.
Author List
Stemper BD, Yoganandan N, Pintar FAAuthors
Frank A. Pintar PhD Chair, Professor in the Biomedical Engineering department at Medical College of WisconsinBrian Stemper PhD Professor in the Biomedical Engineering department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Narayan Yoganandan PhD Professor in the Neurosurgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Accidents, TrafficAged
Biomechanical Phenomena
Cervical Vertebrae
Female
Head
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Rotation
Thoracic Vertebrae
Whiplash Injuries
