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Representation of tissue displacement, velocity, and force during impact. Tissue displacement is constant and therefore can be precisely controlled (arrow, upper panel). Velocity decelerates throughout the contact period (middle panel). Force increased and peaked before the impactor stopped (lower panel). Controllable parameters (displacement) create a more reproducible injury than variable parameters (velocity, force).
