Figure Three of the Head and Neck Alignments Modeled by the Researchers (IMAGE)

Stanford University

Figure Three of the Head and Neck Alignments Modeled by the Researchers

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Three of the head and neck alignments modeled by the researchers (with hits simulated at the red dot) show how small differences affect angular acceeration, also called rotational acceleration. Greater angular acceleration increases the likelihood of concussion.

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Michael Fanton

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