Exam 1

Question 1

5 posture types

Answer 1

Ideal/normal
Lordotic
Lordotic kyphotic 
Sway back
Flat back

Question 2

Observing posture steps

Answer 2

1) develop a system (head to toe Vice versa)
2) observer from all views with dominant eye
3) hands on
4) documentation
—mild, moderate, marked
—which side? Bilateral?
— proper terminology

Question 3

Knocked knees

Answer 3

Genu valgum

Question 4

Bow legged

Answer 4

Genu varum

Question 5

In toeing

Answer 5

Internal tibial torsion

Question 6

Out toeing

Answer 6

External tibial torsion

Question 7

Pronation

Answer 7

Pes planus

Question 8

Supination

Answer 8

Pes cavus

Question 9

Good posture

Answer 9

Muscular skeletal balance that protects the supporting structures of the body again injury or deformity

Question 10

Poor posture

Answer 10

Increased strain on supporting structures

Question 11

Lordotic posture

Answer 11

Increased lordotic curve of lumbar spine with anterior pelvic tilt, tight hip flexors

Question 12

Lordotic kyphotic

Answer 12

Increased lumbar lordosis, increased thoracic kyphosis, increased forward head, tight cervical extensors, tight hip flexors

Question 13

Flat back posture

Answer 13

Decreased thoracic kyphosis, posterior pelvic tilt, tight hamstrings

Question 14

Sway back posture

Answer 14

Increased thoracic kyphosis, slight forward head, posterior pelvic tilt, tight hamstrings

Question 15

Scapular abduction

Answer 15

Inferior angle and medial border is well pronounced

Question 16

Scapular winging

Answer 16

Oblique angling very prominent inferior and superior angles