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Lower Cervical Spine Biomechanics

Rotation The amount of rotational motion that is available in the lower cervical spine is equal to approximately +50 degrees from the mid frontal position to the extreme lateral positions. Click here to display a table that summarizes these findings. Because of the orientation of the facets, rotation results in sidebending to the same side (Type II Mechanics). Join Dr. Philip E. Greenman, D.O., F.A.A.O., as he discusses Type II motion mechanics of typical cervical vertebrae.

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