Body Mechanics

Question 1

The core of the body relates to the musculature and structures within the

Answer 1

lumbo-pelvic-hip complex

Question 2

provides a proper control of movement and positioning of the trunk over the pelvis and legs

Answer 2

Core Stability

Question 3

Core muscle group

Answer 3

Muscles of the abdomen
Torso
Back
Pelvic floor

Question 3

Core Stability

Answer 3

is essential for the maintenance of an upright posture

Question 4

is located where the mass of an object is located

Answer 4

Object’s COG

Question 4

occur when the patient holds his or her breath and air is trapped in the thorax, which increases intrathoracic pressure

Answer 4

Valsalva phenomenon or maneuver

Question 5

essentially a combination of upper crossed syndrome and lower crossed syndrome

Answer 5

Layer syndrome

Question 6

is an imaginary line that bisects your body in the sagittal plane beginning at your head and continuing through your pelvis and through your COG

Answer 6

VGL

Question 7

The object should be held close to the body

Answer 7

Traditional Lift

Question 7

Use a _______ position to push or pull

Answer 7

crouched or semi-squat

Question 7

object rests below the level of the waist but can be reached without squatting

Answer 7

Stoop Lift

Question 7

It can be used for light objects that can be lifted easily with one upper extremity.

Answer 7

One Leg stance lift

Question 8

It is only a half squat is performed so the hips remain above the level of the knees. The lifter’s feet are parallel to each other and remain behind the object, with the upper extremities parallel to each other.

Answer 8

Power Lift

Question 9

the lifter aligns the body by kneeling on one knee positioned behind and on one side of the object and the opposite lower extremity to one side of the object with the foot flat and the hip and knee flexed approximately 90 degrees

Answer 9

Half-Kneeling Lift

Question 10

Most appropriate position to lift an object below the level of the hips

Answer 10

Stoop

Question 11

Muscle groups responsible for provides support to the spine and pelvis during movement and maintains neutral pelvic alignment.

Answer 11

Core muscles

Question 12

The area on which an object rests and that provides support for the object.

Answer 12

Base of Support

Question 13

The use of one’s body to produce motion that is safe, energy conserving, anatomically and physiologically efficient, and maintains body balance and control.

Answer 13

Body Mechanics

Question 14

Which is an appropriate guideline to reduce stress-producing positions or Activities

Answer 14

For activities that require prolonged standing, wear low-heeled shoes with good arch supports.

Question 15

Which is correct in the rationale for Lumbar Lordosis Posture?

Answer 15

is increased as a result of the approximation of the vertebral facets