Posterior Visual Analysis

Question 1

In a posterior visual analysis, what are you scanning for in the head and neck region?

Answer 1

VERTICAL ALIGNMENT OF THE HEAD

Question 2

In a posterior visual analysis, what are you scanning for in the upper extremities?

Answer 2

LEVEL OF SHOULDERS

Question 3

Name the 4 steps of visual postural analysis for the trunk in posterior view?

Answer 3

1. SPINES and INFERIOR ANGLES OF SCAPULAE
2. POSITION OF SCAPULAE ON THORAX (WINGING?)
3. VERTICAL ALIGNMENT OF THE SPINE
4. DISTANCE BETWEEN 12TH RIB and ILIAC CREST

Question 4

Name the first 3 steps of visual postural analysis for the lower extremities in posterior view?

Answer 4

1. LEVELS OF ILIAC CRESTS
2. LEVELS OF PSIS
3. LEVELS OF GLUTEAL FOLDS

Question 5

Name the final 3 steps of visual postural analysis for the lower extremities in posterior view?

Answer 5

4. LEVELS OF KNEE JOINTS
5. ANGLE OF ACHILLES (SHOULD BE VERTICAL!)
6. POSITION OF FEET

Question 6

Name all 6 steps of visual postural analysis for the lower extremities in posterior view?

Answer 6

1. LEVELS OF ILIAC CRESTS
2. LEVELS OF PSIS
3. LEVELS OF GLUTEAL FOLDS
4. LEVELS OF KNEE JOINTS
5. ANGLE OF ACHILLES (SHOULD BE VERTICAL!)
6. POSITION OF FEET

Question 7

Where should scapulae typically rest on the thorax?

Answer 7

BETWEEN T2 - T8