Chapter 4/51070 Flashcards
1
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Laying on your back
A
Supine
2
Q
Laying facedown on belly
A
Prone
3
Q
Efficient use of ones body to produce safe and anatomically conserving balance and control. “ save your energy”
A
Body mechanics
4
Q
The area on which an object rest that provides support
A
Base of support (BOS)
5
Q
The point at which the mass of a body or object is centered
A
Center of gravity (COG)
6
Q
An imaginary line that passes through the COG
A
Vertical line of gravity
7
Q
Force arm or weight arm.
A
Lever arm
8
Q
Twisting and turning force to help handle patients when transferring them
A
Torque
9
Q
The force that pulls toward the earth
A
Gravity/ friction
10
Q
Wide BOS, low COG, maintain vertical line of a COG
A
Stability
