Spinal Cord Injuries Tend to Occur Where the Spine Is

question 22

True/False

Spinal cord injuries tend to occur where the spine is most flexible.

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Definitions:

Clutch Pack

Apply/release mechanisms that typically consist of clutch plates, friction discs, and a pressure plate. In a mechanical clutch pack, the pressure plate is mechanically applied. As a component within an automatic transmission, a pressure plate uses tabs that mate with grooves in the clutch drum and is applied hydraulically or electrically.

Clutch Pedal

A mechanical lever found in manual vehicles that the driver depresses to disengage the gearbox from the engine, allowing for gear changes.

Freeplay Dimension

The amount of allowable movement or slack in a mechanism before actual function begins, important for proper mechanical operation and safety.

Intermediate Plate

A part placed between other components to distribute pressure, support structures, or separate layers in machinery and equipment.