While responding to the call in the scenario, you consider injury patterns associated with rear-end collisions. Which of the following injuries is commonly associated with the driver of a rear-ended vehicle? Skip to Passage A Hyperextension of the cervical spine B Blunt-force head injuries C Compression of the cervical spine D Compression of abdominal organs
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Whiplash injuries during an automobile accident are caused by the inertia of the head. If someone is wearing a seatbelt, her body will tend to move with the car seat. However, her head is free to move until the neck restrains it, causing damage to the neck. Brain damage can also occur. Figure $\mathrm{P} 4.1$ shows two sequences of head and neck motion for a passenger in an auto accident. One corresponds to a headon collision, the other to a rear-end collision. Which is which? Explain.
Whiplash injuries during an automobile accident are caused by the inertia of the head. If someone is wearing a seat belt, her body will tend to move with the car seat. However, her head is free to move until the neck restrains it, causing damage to the neck. Brain damage can also occur. Figure $\mathrm{P} 4.1$ shows two sequences of head and neck motion for a passenger in an auto accident. One corresponds to a head on collision, the other to a rear-end collision. Which is which? Explain.
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