Table 2 Boundary conditions applied on the L1 endplate
Functional movement | Moment | L1 fixed displacements and rotations |
|---|---|---|
Flexion | My = 7.5 Nm | Y, RX, RZ |
Extension | My = −7.5 Nm | Y, RX, RZ |
Lateral bending (right) | Mx = 7.5 Nm | X†, RY†, RZ |
Torsion (left) | Mz = 7.5 Nm | X†, Y, RX, RY†|
Weight only | No moment | X†, Y, RX, RZ |