Abstract: A multi-axial spine testing system includes a physiological motion unit (PMU); a uni-axial test frame having an input; and a fixture configured to be attached to the test frame and facilitates a plurality of primary motions of one or more of the PMU and the fixture. The plurality of primary motions includes a linear motion of the input and a rotational movement of an output. The fixture has an upper assembly directly or indirectly coupled to the input. The upper assembly transfers the linear motion (Tz) of the actuator to the rotational movement (Rx) of the output. The upper assembly and lower assembly apply a bending moment (MX) and an axial compression (Fz) to the PMU. An external transducer collects data related to or generated by at least the plurality of primary motions. The fixture simultaneously provides the bending motion and axial compression to the PMU.

Abstract: An example modular meal system includes two or more modular meal components. Example modular meal components include a tray, a meal component disposed within the tray, and a sauce component disposed within the tray. The meal component is selected from a protein component, a starch component, a vegetable component, an appetizer component, and a dessert component. Each modular meal component is configured and/or formulated to reach at least 165° F. or at least 167° F. when heated from frozen for a heating time period within the range of from about 20 minutes to about 60 minutes and at a heating temperature within the range of about 350° F. to about 450° F.

Abstract: An example modular meal system includes two or more modular meal components. Example modular meal components include a tray, a meal component disposed within the tray, and a sauce component disposed within the tray. The meal component is selected from a protein component, a starch component, a vegetable component, an appetizer component, and a dessert component. Each modular meal component is configured and/or formulated to reach at least 165° F. or at least 167° F. when heated from frozen for a heating time period within the range of from about 20 minutes to about 60 minutes and at a heating temperature within the range of about 350° F. to about 450° F.

Abstract: An example modular meal system includes two or more modular meal components. Example modular meal components include a tray, a meal component disposed within the tray, and a sauce component disposed within the tray. The meal component is selected from a protein component, a starch component, a vegetable component, an appetizer component, and a dessert component. Each modular meal component is configured and/or formulated to reach at least 165° F. or at least 167° F. when heated from frozen for a heating time period within the range of from about 20 minutes to about 60 minutes and at a heating temperature within the range of about 350° F. to about 450° F.