How does this maneuver also facilitate abdominal examination

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A 67-year-old retired engineer with a history of ankylosing spondylitis has cervical vertebrae that are fused in flexion. During examination, he keeps his head raised off the table. An extra pillow is provided so that his head is supported in cervical flexion both for his comfort. How does this maneuver also facilitate abdominal examination?

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