What are the two simple techniques to maintain proper body position
Widen your base of support by separating your feet and bring center of gravity closer to your base of support
You achieve body balance a relatively low center of gravity over a
Wide stable base of support
Coordinated body movement is the result of what three things
Weight
Center of gravity
Balance
Occurs in a direction to oppose movement
Friction
Articulation
Joint
Coordinated body movement involves the functioning of which three systems
Skeletal
Muscular
Nervous
What are the five functions bones perform
Support Protection Movement Mineral storage Hematopoieses
Joint is connection between
Bones
Joints are classified according to
Structure
Degree of mobility
Joints are classified as
Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial connective structures
Cartilaginous joint has little movement but is
Elastic
Synovial joint or true joint is
Freely moveable
Fibrinous joints Unites
Two bony surfaces such as paired bones
Movement by certain joints that increases the single between two adjoining bones
Extension
What is the major function of the cerebellum
Coordinate all voluntary movements
What controls balance
Inner ear and cerebellum
What is the most common back injury strain
Lumbar muscle group
Fractures result from
Direct external trauma or deformity of the bone
How do you assess body alignment
With the patient standing, sitting or lying down
Muscles primarily associated with movement are located near the
Skeletal region where movements result from leverage
Muscles associated with posture
Lower extremities
Trunk
Neck
Back
Assessment includes
Patients present activity tolerance and info about preillness function
First step in assessing body alignment
Put patient at ease so not to assume unnatural or rigid positions. Remove pillows and place in supine position
Patients center of gravity is in the
Midline and line of gravity from middle of forehead to a midpoint between the feet