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Original Articles

Pediatric Head and Neck Dynamics in Frontal Impact: Analysis of Important Mechanical Factors and Proposed Neck Performance Corridors for 6- and 10-Year-Old ATDs

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Pages 386-394 | Received 26 Mar 2013, Accepted 09 Jul 2013, Published online: 28 Jan 2014

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