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Research Articles

The influence of seated postures and anthropometry on lap belt fit in vehicle occupants: A 3D computed tomography study

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Pages 454-462 | Received 07 Nov 2023, Accepted 19 Feb 2024, Published online: 13 Mar 2024

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