In a Whiplash Injury,the Neck Undergoes Forced Hyperextension Then Hyperflexion,injuring

question 14

Multiple Choice

In a whiplash injury,the neck undergoes forced hyperextension then hyperflexion,injuring multiple muscles in the neck.Which of the following muscles would be injured during the hyperextension phase of the injury?

• A) Trapezius
• B) Splenius capitis
• C) Sternocleidomastoid
• D) Semispinalis capitis
• E) Levator scapulae

---

Definitions:

Nathaniel Hawthorne

An American novelist and short story writer, known for his dark romanticism and works like "The Scarlet Letter".

Romanticism

A cultural movement that emphasized emotion, individualism, and the glorification of all the past and nature, rejecting the Industrial Revolution.

Reform Movement

Collective efforts aimed at making gradual or radical changes to societal norms, values, laws, or institutions, often to address perceived injustices or improvements.

Moral Reforms

initiatives aimed at improving societal ethics and behavior, often driven by religious or secular motivations to address perceived moral decline.