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whiplash n. a common neck and/or back injury suffered in automobile accidents (particularly from being hit from the rear) in which the head and/or upper back is snapped back and forth suddenly and violently by the impact. The injury is to the "soft tissues" and sometimes to the vertebrae, does not always evidence itself for a day or two, and can cause pain and disability for periods up to a year. The degree of injury and the pain and suffering from whiplash are often in dispute in claims and lawsuits for damages due to negligent driving. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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If the system determines a high probability of collision, it automatically activates the front-seat Pre-crash Headrests*3, which move forward and upward in anticipation of an impact, aiming to greatly reduce the risk of whiplash injury. Additionally, mild traumatic brain injury may also occur after severe whiplash injury, even if the head is not struck and especially if the whiplash involves some rotation of the head in addition to linear movements (Sweeney, 1992). e speed and acceleration of the first thoracic arch with both pigs and humans, researchers at he tests, researchers found that high NIC values were accompanied by significant spinal column pressure changed in human cases of whiplash injury with long-term symptoms. |
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