These blows can rupture vital blood vessels around the brain ... causes long nerves in the brain to stretch or tear. The neck is often exploited in mixed martial arts (MMA) and jiu-jitsu.

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Head and neck In many sports, a blow to the head is a quick route to a knockout (KO). Strikes to the side of the head can lead to KOs - and sadly, sometimes death. These blows can rupture vital blood ...

Most of the above blows are allowed in most combat sports. However, some things that occur during fights aren’t. Punching the ...

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The anatomy of the jaw can predispose to this: A large tongue, adenoids and tonsils and a short neck can be risk factors ... The blood vessels are damaged so there is less blood and therefore ...

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The discrepancy in ROI selection and individual anatomy differences can also cause inconsistent ... jugular vein was significantly overlapped with a carotid artery on the left side of the neck. The ...

Anatomy of the spine and ... The cervical spine composes the body’s neck and allows body to turn the head in many directions. The thoracic spine supports the rib cage, protecting the heart, lungs, and ...