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1
Q

In a posterior visual analysis, what are you scanning for in the head and neck region?

A

VERTICAL ALIGNMENT OF THE HEAD

2
Q

In a posterior visual analysis, what are you scanning for in the upper extremities?

A

LEVEL OF SHOULDERS

3
Q

Name the 4 steps of visual postural analysis for the trunk in posterior view?

A
  1. SPINES and INFERIOR ANGLES OF SCAPULAE
  2. POSITION OF SCAPULAE ON THORAX (WINGING?)
  3. VERTICAL ALIGNMENT OF THE SPINE
  4. DISTANCE BETWEEN 12TH RIB and ILIAC CREST
4
Q

Name the first 3 steps of visual postural analysis for the lower extremities in posterior view?

A
  1. LEVELS OF ILIAC CRESTS
  2. LEVELS OF PSIS
  3. LEVELS OF GLUTEAL FOLDS
5
Q

Name the final 3 steps of visual postural analysis for the lower extremities in posterior view?

A
  1. LEVELS OF KNEE JOINTS
  2. ANGLE OF ACHILLES (SHOULD BE VERTICAL!)
  3. POSITION OF FEET
6
Q

Name all 6 steps of visual postural analysis for the lower extremities in posterior view?

A
  1. LEVELS OF ILIAC CRESTS
  2. LEVELS OF PSIS
  3. LEVELS OF GLUTEAL FOLDS
  4. LEVELS OF KNEE JOINTS
  5. ANGLE OF ACHILLES (SHOULD BE VERTICAL!)
  6. POSITION OF FEET
7
Q

Where should scapulae typically rest on the thorax?

A

BETWEEN T2 - T8