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In postural assessment, what should be the position of the inferior angles of the scapulae?
In postural assessment, what should be the position of the inferior angles of the scapulae?
- At different heights, showing scapular asymmetry
- Tilted posteriorly, touching the spine
- Tilted anteriorly, creating an angle with the rib cage
- Level, with no evidence of elevation, depression, or scapular rotation (correct)
What should be the alignment of the lumbar spine in a correct posture?
What should be the alignment of the lumbar spine in a correct posture?
- Straight with no curvature to the right or left (correct)
- Curved forward to support the lower body weight
- Curved to the right to compensate for shoulder tilt
- Curved to the left to compensate for hip tilt
When assessing upper limb position, what is the desired space between the arm and body?
When assessing upper limb position, what is the desired space between the arm and body?
- The same space on both sides (correct)
- More space on the non-dominant side
- No space on the dominant side
- Space that increases during arm movement
What is the ideal position of the knees when assessing lower body posture?
What is the ideal position of the knees when assessing lower body posture?
What is the correct position of the lateral malleoli and medial malleoli in a postural assessment?
What is the correct position of the lateral malleoli and medial malleoli in a postural assessment?
What method is used for visual assessment of posture?
What method is used for visual assessment of posture?
What is the traditional image used to assess the ideal anterior posture?
What is the traditional image used to assess the ideal anterior posture?
Which method is used for radiographic assessment of posture?
Which method is used for radiographic assessment of posture?
What is the purpose of the forward and lateral bending test in posture assessment?
What is the purpose of the forward and lateral bending test in posture assessment?
Which method is used for diagnosis of scoliosis using moire topography?
Which method is used for diagnosis of scoliosis using moire topography?
What is the primary objective of postural assessment from the posterior view?
What is the primary objective of postural assessment from the posterior view?
Which method is used for assessing postural alignment by sight?
Which method is used for assessing postural alignment by sight?
What is the purpose of the forward bending test in postural assessment?
What is the purpose of the forward bending test in postural assessment?
In postural assessment, what is the purpose of using a plumb line?
In postural assessment, what is the purpose of using a plumb line?
What is the traditional image used to assess ideal anterior posture?
What is the traditional image used to assess ideal anterior posture?
In postural assessment, what should be the position of the posterior superior iliac spines (PSIS)?
In postural assessment, what should be the position of the posterior superior iliac spines (PSIS)?
What is the ideal position of the lateral malleoli and medial malleoli in a postural assessment?
What is the ideal position of the lateral malleoli and medial malleoli in a postural assessment?
When assessing upper limb position, what is the desired space between the arm and body?
When assessing upper limb position, what is the desired space between the arm and body?
What is the correct alignment of the lumbar spine in a correct posture?
What is the correct alignment of the lumbar spine in a correct posture?
What is the correct position of the inferior angles of the scapulae in postural assessment?
What is the correct position of the inferior angles of the scapulae in postural assessment?
