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This postural disorder is characterized by the head and neck being overextended forward and not aligned with the body.

Forward head

This postural disorder is characterized by the shoulder blades being moved apart from the shoulder girdle, which makes one look flat chested

Round shoulder

This postural disorder is characterized by an exaggerated curve in the back region, head and shoulders pushed forward, and a flat chest.

Round neck

This postural disorder is characterized by the borders of the scapulae or the shoulder blades becoming prominent

<p>Winged scapulae</p> Signup and view all the answers

This postural disorder is characterized by a combination of kyphosis and lordosis wherein there is an extreme curvature for both the upper and lower lumbar region

<p>Lordosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

This postural disorder is characterized by excessive curvature of the spinal column that results in one having upper round back and shoulders

<p>Kyphosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

This postural disorder is characterized by a combination of kyphosis and lordosis wherein there is an extreme curvature for both the upper and lower lumbar region

<p>Kypholordosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

This postural disorder is characterized by the lateral curvature of the spinal column.

<p>Scoliosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

This postural disorder is characterized by the legs curving outward at the knees and the feet and ankle touching each other. This postural order is also known as “bow leggedness

<p>Genu varum</p> Signup and view all the answers

This postural disorder is characterized by the knee angled inward and touching each other without the feet and ankles coming into contact with each other. This postural disorder is also known as knocked knees.

<p>Genu valgum</p> Signup and view all the answers

This postural disorder is characterized by the longitudinal arch of the foot which lowered and touching the floor.

<p>Pes planus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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