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Biomechanics of the Spine

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The spine is a multiarticular structure composed by motion segments (MS) whose correct function has as prerequisite the stability.

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I would like to thank Dr. Roberto Izzo for his contribution in writing this chapter.

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D’Aprile, P. (2015). Biomechanics of the Spine. In: MRI of Degenerative Disease of the Spine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09447-2_1

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