Results and stats for "Posture"
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Anat: [...] is the inward curvature of the cervical and lumbar portions of the vertebral column.
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Lordosis
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23.1%
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Anat: [...] is the outward curvature of the thoracic portion of the vertebral column.
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Kyphosis
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23.1%
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Name the 5 factors which affect posture.
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Familial effects, nutrition, height, training, work conditions
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23.1%
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How does an excessive forward tilt of the pelvis affect the alignment of the abdomen and back?
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Contributes to a protruding abdomen and a swayed back
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23.1%
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In ideal posture, where does the line of gravity run in relation to the ankle joint?
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5 cm in front
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23.1%
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In ideal posture, where does the line of gravity run in relation to the knee joint?
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Just in front
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23.1%
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In ideal posture, where does the line of gravity run in relation to the hip joint?
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Through or just behind
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23.1%
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In ideal posture, where does the line of gravity run in relation to the shoulder?
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Just in front
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23.1%
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In ideal posture, through which part of the skull does the line of gravity run?
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Through the mastoid process
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23.1%
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Are the intrinsic muscles of the feet involved in the maintenance of good posture?
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No
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23.1%
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Are the calf muscles involved in the maintenance of good posture?
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Yes
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23.1%
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Which calf muscle is continually involved in the maintenance of good posture?
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Soleus
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23.1%
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Is tibialis anterior involved in the maintenance of good posture?
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No, unless high heels are worn
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23.1%
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Are the quadriceps involved in the maintenance of good posture?
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No
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23.1%
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Are the hamstrings involved in the maintenance of good posture?
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No
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23.1%
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Is iliopsoas involved in the maintenance of good posture?
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Yes
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23.1%
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Is gluteus maximus involved in the maintenance of good posture?
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No
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23.1%
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Is gluteus medius involved in the maintenance of good posture?
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Yes
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23.1%
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Is tensor fascia lata involved in the maintenance of good posture?
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Yes
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23.1%
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Is erector spinae involved in the maintenance of good posture?
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Yes
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23.1%
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Are abdominal muscles involved in the maintenance of good posture?
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No, except for the lower fibres of internal oblique
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23.1%
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Which part of the abdominal muscles is involved in the maintenance of good posture?
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Lower fibres of internal oblique
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23.1%
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What is postural sway?
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The constant shifting of the body's centre of gravity during standing
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23.1%
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In which age groups is postural sway increased (2)?
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Children and the elderly
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23.1%
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Is this perfect posture? If not, what is this postural deviation called?
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Yes
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23.1%
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Is this perfect posture? If not, what is this postural deviation called?
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Flat back
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23.1%
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Is this perfect posture? If not, what is this postural deviation called?
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Hollow back
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23.1%
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Is this perfect posture? If not, what is this postural deviation called?
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Sway back
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23.1%
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Which postural deviation does an attempt to hide the size of the breasts and buttocks result in?
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Flat back
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23.1%
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What postural deviation does extended sitting and stooping result in?
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Flat back
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23.1%
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Which spinal curve is lost when standing in flat back?
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Lumbar lordosis
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23.1%
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Which spinal curve is accentuated when standing in hollow back?
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Lumbar lordosis
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23.1%
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Are gastrocnemius and the deep posterior muscles of the leg involved in the maintenance of good posture?
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Yes, but not as activally as soleus
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15.4%
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[...] is the constant shifting of the body's centre of gravity during standing.
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Postural sway
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15.4%
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Which 2 spinal curves are accentuated when standing in sway back?
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Thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis
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15.4%
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Which postural deviation often results from increased abdominal bulk?
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Hollow back
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15.4%
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Which postural deviation often results from weak abdominal muscles?
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Hollow back
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15.4%
