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What is the cause of poor posture?
What is the cause of poor posture?
What is poor posture?
What is poor posture?
What is the function of the thoracic curve?
What is the function of the thoracic curve?
How should the joints and back be balanced to maintain good posture when moving?
How should the joints and back be balanced to maintain good posture when moving?
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What is the condition called when the feet are separated but the knees are joined together?
What is the condition called when the feet are separated but the knees are joined together?
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Good posture allows the spine to become fixed in abnormal positions.
Good posture allows the spine to become fixed in abnormal positions.
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One cause of poor posture is exercise which may develop injuries to bones, muscles, and joints.
One cause of poor posture is exercise which may develop injuries to bones, muscles, and joints.
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Poor posture is the proper alignment of the body’s vertical alignment and the natural curve of the back.
Poor posture is the proper alignment of the body’s vertical alignment and the natural curve of the back.
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Thoracic curve is a slight forward curve in the lower back.
Thoracic curve is a slight forward curve in the lower back.
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Feet are separated when the knees are joined together, this is called knocked knees.
Feet are separated when the knees are joined together, this is called knocked knees.
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Study Notes
What is Poor Posture?
- Poor posture is actually the misalignment of the body's vertical alignment and the natural curve of the back.
- Good posture does not allow the spine to become fixed in abnormal positions.
Causes of Poor Posture
- Poor posture can be caused by exercises that may develop injuries to bones, muscles, and joints.
Thoracic Curve
- The thoracic curve is a slight backward curve in the upper back, not a forward curve in the lower back.
Joints and Back Alignment
- To maintain good posture when moving, the joints and back should be balanced to support the natural curves of the spine.
Knocked Knees
- When the knees are joined together but the feet are separated, this condition is called knocked knees.
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Test your knowledge of posture with this quick quiz! Determine whether statements about posture, spinal alignment, and the effects of exercise on posture are true or false. Improve your understanding of the importance of good posture for overall health and well-being.
