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What is the definition of balance in the context of posture and movement?
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?
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?
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?
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 function of the somatosensory system in postural control?
What is the description of postural sway?
What is the description of postural sway?
What is the primary factor that affects the line of gravity in standing posture?
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?
Which of the following is an internal force in standing posture?
What is the primary function of the somatosensory system in postural control?
What is the primary function of the somatosensory system in postural control?
Which joint has an 'isometric' activation in standing postural control?
Which joint has an 'isometric' activation in standing postural control?
What is the result of postural sway in standing?
What is the result of postural sway in standing?
What is the purpose of the central nervous system in postural control?
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 role of ligaments in standing postural control?
What is the effect of a lower center of gravity on balance?
What is the effect of a lower center of gravity on balance?
What is the role of the proprioceptive system in postural control?
What is the role of the proprioceptive system in postural control?
