Body Mechanics

The way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all of its parts

• Body functions

• Body Mechanics

• Body fluids

• Body systems

Muscles work best when used correctly.

• True

• False

A broad base of support is

• 0-5 inches apart

• 8-10 inches apart

• 12-15 inches apart

• 1-2 feet apart

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

When lifting, do not

• bend at the knees

• bend at the waist

• bend at the hips

• use your body weight to push

Avoid twisting and lifting at the same time.

• True

• False

Which of the following are considered strong muscles for lifting?

• Back muscles

• Leg muscles

• Stomach muscles

• Neck muscles

Which of the following represents good posture?

• Shoulders rounded forward

• Weight unbalanced on the feet

• Standing up straight with stomach muscles pulled in

• Chin tucked

Good posture is not necessary for good body mechanics

• True

• False

Carry heavy objects _______ the body.

• Close to

• Far away from

• off to the side

If something is too heavy to lift by yourself...

• lift it anyway

• ask for help

• try again tomorrow