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functional spinal unit

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functional spinal unit (FSU),
n the smallest possible representation of the spine that can demonstrate the biomechanical characteristics of the spine. Made up of the intervertebral disc, two vertebrae, and the interconnect-ing ligaments.
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Total lumbar segmental extension was calcula ted by totaling the amount of extension at each of the five lumbar functional spinal units during a press- up.
The effects of a single session of press-ups on pain response and ... by Beneck, G.J.; Kulig, K.; Powers, C.M.; Landel, R.F. / Clinical Kinesiology: Journal of the American Kinesiotherapy Association
 
 
 
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