Most serious cervical injuries in football result from purposeful:

A. Hyperflexion as a result of tackling the legs an opponent
B. Hyperextension resulting from pushing face mask up
C. Grabbing and twisting of face mask by an opponent
D. Axial loading as a result of spearing


Answer: D

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