[Static equilibrium and function of the spine]

|December 1, 1986

Summary

Human erect posture relies on a dynamic trunk locomotor system, not static rigidity. This evolutionary adaptation, crucial for tool use and brain development, creates a biomechanical vulnerability in the spine.

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Human Anatomy
Evolutionary Biology
Biomechanics

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