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Axial stresses at the posterior structures around the apophyseal ring (positive value traction, negative value compression). Posterior structures were loaded in compression in extension whereas in flexion they were in tension. The absolute values of stresses were always higher in extension than in flexion. (Apo Ring apophyseal bony ring)
