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Question 1

means that an individual’s center of gravity is stable

Answer 1

body alignment

Question 2

state of the body achieved when the center of gravity is balanced over a wide, stable base of of support and a vertical line falls from the center of gravity through the base of support

Answer 2

body balance

Question 3

the force exerted on a body by gravity

Answer 3

weight

Question 4

force that occurs in a direction to oppose movement

Answer 4

friction

Question 5

force exerted against the skin while the skin remains stationary and the bony structure moves

Answer 5

shear

Question 6

refers to a position wherein the individual stands erect facing the observer, with feet on the floor and arms placed at the sides, and the palms of the hands turned forward

Answer 6

anatomical position

Question 7

a term that describes the coordinated efforts of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems

Answer 7

body mechanics

Question 8

the way the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts

Answer 8

body mechanics

Question 9

are similar and refer to the positioning of joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles while in standing, sitting and lying positions

Answer 9

Buddy alignment and posture

Question 10

reduces strain in the musculoskeletal structure

Answer 10

Boddy alignment