10 Questions
What is the cause of poor posture?
Exercise which may develop injuries to bones, muscles, and joints
What is poor posture?
The improper alignment of the body’s vertical axis and the natural curve of the back
What is the function of the thoracic curve?
A slight forward curve in the lower back
How should the joints and back be balanced to maintain good posture when moving?
In their natural curves
What is the condition called when the feet are separated but the knees are joined together?
Knocked knees
Good posture allows the spine to become fixed in abnormal positions.
False
One cause of poor posture is exercise which may develop injuries to bones, muscles, and joints.
True
Poor posture is the proper alignment of the body’s vertical alignment and the natural curve of the back.
False
Thoracic curve is a slight forward curve in the lower back.
True
Feet are separated when the knees are joined together, this is called knocked knees.
False
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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