Balance Flashcards
1
Q
used to describe the dynamic process by which the body’s
position is maintained in equilibrium. Balance is the greatest when the body’s center of mass or
center of gravity is maintained over its base of support.
A
Balance & Postural Stability
2
Q
The COM is a point that corresponds to the center of the total body mass and
is the point at which the body is in perfect equilibrium. It is determined by finding the weighted
average of the COM of each body segment. (Some text will refer to Centre of Gravity)
A
Centre of Mass
