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Human Physiology: Balance and Posture

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What is the definition of balance in the context of posture and movement?

The ability to maintain the line of gravity within the base of support with minimal postural sway (correct)

The ability to maintain a stable posture with minimal muscle activation

The ability to generate maximum force in a specific direction

The ability to change direction quickly and efficiently

What is the result of equilibrium in a system?

Decreased stability

Increased muscle activation

Increased postural sway

All acting forces are cancelled by each other resulting in a stable balanced system (correct)

What is the effect of a wider base of support on balance?

Decreased balance

Increased balance (correct)

Unstable balance

No effect on balance

What is the role of the ankle, knee, and hip in standing postural control?

Continuous muscle activation with an stabilizer role Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the somatosensory system in postural control?

Integration of sensory information Signup and view all the answers

What is the description of postural sway?

Unconscious, small movements Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that affects the line of gravity in standing posture?

Width of the base of support Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an internal force in standing posture?

Muscle activity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the somatosensory system in postural control?

Sensory integration Signup and view all the answers

Which joint has an 'isometric' activation in standing postural control?

Ankle, knee, and hip Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of postural sway in standing?

Maintenance of balance Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the central nervous system in postural control?

Processing and integration of sensory information Signup and view all the answers

Human Physiology: Balance and Posture

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Questions and Answers

What is the definition of balance in the context of posture and movement?

What is the result of equilibrium in a system?

What is the effect of a wider base of support on balance?

What is the role of the ankle, knee, and hip in standing postural control?

What is the function of the somatosensory system in postural control?

What is the description of postural sway?

What is the primary factor that affects the line of gravity in standing posture?

Which of the following is an internal force in standing posture?

What is the primary function of the somatosensory system in postural control?

Which joint has an 'isometric' activation in standing postural control?

What is the result of postural sway in standing?

What is the purpose of the central nervous system in postural control?

What is the role of ligaments in standing postural control?

What is the effect of a lower center of gravity on balance?

What is the role of the proprioceptive system in postural control?

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