Flexion injuries to the spine would MOST likely result from:

A) rapid acceleration forces.
B) rapid deceleration forces.
C) a rear-end motor vehicle crash.
D) a direct blow to the frontal lobe.


Answer: B) rapid deceleration forces.

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