When evaluating an athlete who has experienced extremes of right-lateral cervical spine flexion, which of the following might you suspect?

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When an athlete experiences extreme right-lateral cervical spine flexion, the structures on the left side of the neck, including ligamentous structures, are stretched due to the bending motion. Additionally, the vertebrae on the right side may be subjected to compressive forces, which could lead to compression fractures. Therefore, both stretching of the ligamentous structures on the left side and the potential for compression fractures on the right side should be considered.

When Evaluating an Athlete Who Has Experienced Extremes of Right-Lateral