Biomehcanics of posture review +

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Name the knee position seen here.

• Genu varum

• genu valgum

• genu recurvatum

• I don't genknow

For genu recurvatum, the line of gravity falls _______, relative to the knee joint:

• anterior

• posterior

Name the spinal position seen here (T/L-spine only)

• Hyperlordosis/

  sway back

• Hyperkyphosis

• Scoliosis

The line of gravity falls ______(in relation to the thoracic and lumbar spine):

• laterally

• ant. to thoracic, posterior to lumbar

• post. to thoracic, ant. to lumbar

The LOG falls anterior to the hip joint here, creating a flexion moment. What muscle(s) will activate to counter the external force?

• quadriceps

• iliopsoas

• gluteus medius

• glute max and HS

The DF moment at the ankle can be countered by which muscle(s)?

• gastrocsoleus complex

• biceps femoris

• quadriceps

• fibularis longus