The Nuchal Ligament Restrains Cervical Spine Flexion

@article{Takeshita2004TheNL,
  title={The Nuchal Ligament Restrains Cervical Spine Flexion},
  author={Katsushi Takeshita and Erik Peterson and Donita I Bylski-Austrow and Alvin H. Crawford and Kozo Nakamura},
  journal={Spine},
  year={2004},
  volume={29},
  pages={E388-E393}
}
Study Design. A biomechanical study using a cadaver model was conducted to define the function of the nuchal ligament in the restraint of flexion of the cervical spine. Objective. To test the hypothesis that surgical resection of the nuchal ligament significantly reduces the structural restraints to cervical flexion. Summary of Background Data. Although previous studies have examined the role of the posterior ligaments and capsules on cervical stability, no prior study has quantified the… 
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