Lesson 2

Question 1

Is the relative disposition of the body at any one moment, is a composite of the positions of the different joints of the body at that time.

Answer 1

POSTURE

Question 2

Two types of posture

Answer 2

Inactive posture
Active posture

Question 3

These are postures or attitudes adopted for resting or sleeping.They require theoretically minimal muscle activity, and are usually assumed in need of relaxation.

Answer 3

Inactive Posture

Question 4

The integrated action of many muscles is required to maintain _.

Answer 4

Active Posture

Question 5

In this type of posture body segments are moving. it is usually required to form an efficient basis for movement. Muscles and non contracticle structres have to work to adapt for changing circumstances.

Answer 5

DYNAMICS POSTURE

Question 6

Body segments are aligned and maintained in a fixed positions. This is usually achieved by co-ordination and interaction of various muscle groups which are working statically to counteract gravity and other forces.

Answer 6

STATIC POSTURE

Question 7

The position in which minimum stress is applied to each joint.

Answer 7

CORRECT POSTURE

Question 8

EXAMPLES OF CORRECT POSTURE (Sitting Posture)

Answer 8

• Adjust the height of your chair
• Keep your knees at or below the level of your hips.
• Adjust your chair support your back
• Make sure the top of your monitor is at or slightly below eye level.
• Keep your head and neck balanced
• Relax your shoulders.

Question 9

Any static position that increases the stress to the joints.

Answer 9

FAULTY POSTURE

Question 10

Effects of Bad Posture on Our Body

Answer 10

1. Soreness and Pain
2. Poor Circulation
3. Poor Breathing
4. Less Motivation
5. Poor Digestion
6. Fatigue

Question 11

EXAMPLES OF FAULTY POSTURE/ DEFORMITIES

Answer 11

KYPHOSIS
SWAY BACK POSTURE
FORWARD HEAD POSTURE
LORDOTIC POSTURE
FLAT BACK POSTURE
Scoliosis

Question 12

An increased convex curve observed in the thoracic or sacral regions of the spine.

Answer 12

KYPHOSIS

Question 13

The pelvis remains level, but the hip joint is pushed forward of the posture line. The hip is effectively extended, lengthening the hip flexors, and the body ‘hangs’ on the hip ligaments.

Answer 13

SWAY BACK POSTURE

Question 14

Describes the shift of the _ with the chin poking out. It is caused by increased flexion of the lower cervical spine and upper thoracic spine with increased extension of the upper cervical spine and extension.

Answer 14

FORWARD HEAD POSTURE

Question 15

_ refers to the normal inward curvature of the spine. When this curve is exaggerated it is usually referred as to hyper-lordosis. The pelvis is usually tilted anteriorly.

Answer 15

LORDOTIC POSTURE

Question 16

In this type of posture, there is forward head, extension of the cervical spine, extension of the thoracic spine, loss of lumbar lordosis and posterior pelvic tilt.

Answer 16

FLAT BACK POSTURE

Question 17

_ is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. It is most often diagnosed in childhood or early adolescence.

Answer 17

Scoliosis