posture definitions

Question 1

posture

Answer 1

general term that is defined as a position or attitude of the body

the relative arrangement of body parts in relation to each other

Question 2

optimal posture

Answer 2

the body segments are all aligned vertically

line of gravity passes through the joint axes

normal human anatomy makes this possible

Question 3

correct posture

Answer 3

when the line of gravity falls close to, but not through, most axis

in normal standing posture, there is minimal amount of stress applied to the joint (less compression of our joints)

Question 4

faulty posture

Answer 4

any position that increases stress to the joints

will result in injury, limitation of motion or deformity
–> gravity has a larger moment arm, external torque, internal torque
———> more stress (compression) on our joints

Question 5

static posture

Answer 5

the non-moving, stationary alignment

positions of standing, lying or sitting

Question 6

dynamic posture

Answer 6

the position that the body and its segments assume while moving

walking, running, throwing, lifting, etc.

Question 7

line of gravity (LOG)

Answer 7

the resultant force of the force of gravity of each body segment

Question 8

postural stability

Answer 8

when the center of gravity of the body lies w/in the base of support