Posture Flashcards
1
Q
Ideal plumb line
A
Through external auditory meatus
Through odontoid process of axis (C2)
Through bodies of lumbar vertebrae
Through sacral promontory
Through calcaneocuboid joint
2
Q
Kyphotic/Lordotic
A
Increased curve out (thoracic spine)
Increased curve in (lumbar spine)
3
Q
Lordotic (military posture)
A
Anterior pelvic tilt
4
Q
Swayback posture
A
Pelvis forward, thoracic spine behind
Hyperextended knees
Some kyphosis, flattened lumbar spine
Posterior pelvic tilt
5
Q
Swayback posture
A
Pelvis forward, thoracic spine behind
Hyperextended knees
Some kyphosis, flattened lumbar spine
Posterior pelvic tilt
6
Q
Flat back posture
A
Posterior pelvic tilt
