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The nuchal ligament is a thick, cordlike structure that supports the head and neck in animals like horses. Figure 12.32 shows the nuchal ligament and its attachment points on a horse’s skeleton, along with an approximation to the spine as a rigid rod. Centers of mass of head and neck are also shown. If the masses of head and neck are 29 kg and 68 kg. respectively, what's the tension in the nuchal ligament? (Note: Your answer will he an overestimate because muscles also provide support.)
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