Biomodelling and craniocervical numerical analysis under the effect of frontal loading on the skull

Abstract

This research work presents the craniocervical mechanical behavior from the biomodelling of the skull, cervical C1-C5, intervertebral disc and spinal cord, therefore, visualize their behavior under the effect of frontal load on the skull. The material implemented for the skull and cervical C1-C5 is cortical and trabecular bone, then, for the intervertebral disc fibrous ring and nucleus pulposus were implemented, finally, for the spinal cord consists only of a material which is nervous tissue. To simulate this biological system is very difficult. However, the Finite Element Method (FEM) allows solving cases that were practically impossible, since mathematical models of the calculation of the real system can be made, easier and cheaper, in addition, improvements can be made iteratively, likewise, through simulation represent it as in reality it would be appreciated.