Spinal Posture

Question 1

Is the spine completely convex or concave at birth?

Answer 1

convex

Question 2

What are the primary curves of the spine?

Answer 2

thoracic and sacral kyphosis

Question 3

What are the secondary curves of the spine?

Answer 3

cervical and lumbar lordosis

Question 4

7 landmarks of ideal posture?

Answer 4

1) ear
2) cervical vertebral bodies
3) shoulder
4) lumbar vertebral bodies
5) posterior to hip axis
6) anterior to knee axis
7) anterior to lateral malleolus