ANATOMY
MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE
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Question
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You are performing an assessment of the vertebrae and assess the posture shown in the accompanying figure. What type of posture do you see in the picture?
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Lordosis
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Scoliosis
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Kyphosis
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Normal posture
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Shoulder position, knee interspace, and ankle position are all assessed, in addition to the overall symmetry of the body (Fig.
Detailed explanation-2: -The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) define good standing posture as alignment of the ear, shoulder, hip, and ankle from the side. From the back the spine should be straight. The ears should be level and balanced over the shoulders and the shoulders should be balanced over a level pelvis.
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