Publications by authors named "Yikang Gong"
Bioengineering (Basel)
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- A detailed 3D finite element model of the cervical spine (C0-T1) was created to study how active neck muscles affect a pilot's response during simulated emergency ejections.
- The model simulated the forces generated by 13 major neck muscles using a Hill-type mechanism, with a specific acceleration profile mimicking ejection conditions.
- Findings showed that active muscles led to greater flexion in the upper cervical segments during high acceleration, highlighting the importance for pilots to actively engage their neck muscles to reduce injury risk during ejection.
