EMT Trauma Practice Test 2026 – Comprehensive Exam Prep

Subluxation, or partial dislocation, is the most common injury mechanism associated with hangings. This occurs when there is a partial separation of the joint surfaces. Axial loading, or compression of the cervical spine, is not typically associated with hangings. Distraction, or pulling apart of the cervical spine, is also not commonly seen in hangings. Hyperextension, or excessive backward bending of the neck, may occur in hangings but it is not the main mechanism of injury.