Results for: Posture
In Human Anatomy and Physiology

What is good posture?

The general concept of posture refers to "the carriage of the body as a whole, the attitude of the body, or the position of the arms and legs". It is the position in which you… (MORE)
In Health

What is bad posture?

A slumped posture is not really just a slump at all. It's a bad posture where your own muscles are literally dragging you down just like a team of men hauling on tight cables … (MORE)
In Health

What is open posture?

Two forms of posture have been identified, 'open' and 'closed',  which may reflect an individual's degree of confidence, status or  receptivity to another person. Someone se… (MORE)
In Human Anatomy and Physiology

How does posture affect lung capacity?

Poor posture can decrease the lung capacity. While standing up straight, good posture allows the lungs to expand over a greater area, meaning the lung capacity has increased. … (MORE)
In Health

What is gesture and posture?

posture is the way you sit and stand etc. gesture is a form of non-verbal communication in which visible bodily actions communicate particular messages, either in place of spe… (MORE)
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What is opisthotonic posture?

An extreme, dorsally hyperextended posture of the spine (opisthotonus), characterized by the skull and neck recurved over the back, and with strong extension of the tail
In Health

What is postural hypotension?

When people with this condition move from a lying position to a standing or sitting position, the sudden pooling of blood in the legs may cause a temporary decrease in blood c… (MORE)
In Health

How do you get good posture?

There are two main principles for getting good posture. 1. Practice correct posture in everyday activities: standing, sitting, laying, bending and walking. 2. A balanced exerc… (MORE)
In Beauty

How do you identify a bad posture?

 Poor posture is the  posture that results from certain muscles tightening up or  shortening while others lengthen and become weak which often occurs  as a result of one… (MORE)