Axial loading of the cervical spine combined with what other motion is most likely to produce a catastrophic injury?
A) Flexion
B) Extension
C) Hyperextension
D) Lateral flexion

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Axial loading combined with flexion of the cervical spine is most likely to produce a catastrophic injury. This combination can lead to severe compression and flexion forces on the cervical vertebrae, increasing the risk of fractures, dislocations, or severe spinal cord injury.

Axial Loading of the Cervical Spine Combined with What Other