Posture Flashcards by Melissa Baerson

Q

Ideal plumb line

A

Through external auditory meatus
Through odontoid process of axis (C2)
Through bodies of lumbar vertebrae
Through sacral promontory
Through calcaneocuboid joint

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Kyphotic/Lordotic

A

Increased curve out (thoracic spine)
Increased curve in (lumbar spine)

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Q

Lordotic (military posture)

A

Anterior pelvic tilt

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Q

Swayback posture

A

Pelvis forward, thoracic spine behind
Hyperextended knees
Some kyphosis, flattened lumbar spine
Posterior pelvic tilt

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Swayback posture

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Pelvis forward, thoracic spine behind
Hyperextended knees
Some kyphosis, flattened lumbar spine
Posterior pelvic tilt

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Flat back posture

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Posterior pelvic tilt

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