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Medicine

Head Impact Biomechanics

Quick fact

Rotational acceleration of the head is more damaging than linear acceleration because it stretches and shears brain tissue, causing widespread axonal damage.

Why this is interesting

Why can a sudden stop in a car crash or a fall from standing height cause serious brain injury, even without a skull fracture?