Posture Analysis

Posture Analysis

How much have you remembered?

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If someone has Lordosis, their (_) muscles are shortened

Open Ended

What is usually advised to help someone who has Kyphosis and Lordosis?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is classed as an anti gravity muscle?

• Gluteals

• Trapezius

• Soleus

• Tibialis Anterior

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The standing posture is maintained by (_) action by the (_) , supported by ligaments and fascia.

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The downward pull of gravity is opposed in the body by these muscles, which maintain the upright position by being in a state of (_) at all times, except during sleep.

Open Ended

There are four postural defects, can you please state two of them.

Multiple Choice

Lordosis is located in which region of the spine?

• Lumbar

• Thoracic

Multiple Choice

For someone who has Kyphosis, the pectoral muscles are (_) and (-)

• extended

• tight

• shortened

• elongated