Posture

Question 1

static posture

Answer 1

body and its segments are aligned and maintained in certain positions

Question 2

dynamic posture

Answer 2

body and/or its segments are moving

Question 3

postural control

Answer 3

ability to maintain stability of the body and its segments in response to forces that threaten equilibrium

Question 4

reactive/compensatory

Answer 4

responses occur as reactions to external forces that displace COM

Question 5

proactive/anticipatory

Answer 5

responses occur in anticipation of internally generated forces EXAMPLE- VPAC

Question 6

proprioception

Answer 6

unconscious perception of movement and spatial orientation arising from stimuli within the body itself

Question 7

pertubation

Answer 7

any sudden change in conditions that displaces body posture away from equilibrium

Question 8

ankle-synergy

Answer 8

distal to proximal, reaction to movement of support platform

Question 9

hip synergy

Answer 9

proximal to distal, reaction to movement of support platform