Table 2 Comparison results between C3–C7 three-dimensional finite element model and literature data (unit: degree)
Working condition | Working condition | This study | Punjabi et al. (Literature) |
|---|---|---|---|
Anteroposterior flexion | C3–4 | 8.5 | 7.3–11.5 |
C4–5 | 8.8 | 7.4–10.1 | |
C5–6 | 8.3 | 7.2–9.9 | |
C6–7 | 8.9 | 5.7–11.5 | |
Left and right lateral flexion | C3–4 | 6.7 | 3.4–15.4 |
C4–5 | 6.3 | 3.4–15.4 | |
C5–6 | 6.6 | 3.1–15.4 | |
C6–7 | 7.2 | 3.4–15.4 | |
Left and right rotation | C3–4 | 5.1 | 2.3–13.0 |
C4–5 | 5.6 | 2.3–13.6 | |
C5–6 | 6.1 | 2.3–13.8 | |
C6–7 | 5.7 | 2.1–10.8 |