Kinesiology, 10/e

Nancy Hamilton, University of Northern Iowa
Kathryn Luttgens, Northeastern University

The Standing Posture

True-False Quiz

Please answer the following questions


1	In the foot, none of the intrinsic musculature is active during normal standing but becomes active in the push-off for walking or rising on the toes.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	The multisegmented human body has one single posture.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	Factors related to the standing posture include energy cost, age, strength, and flexibility.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	It is appropriate to apply one pattern or formula of good posture to everyone.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	In order to be stable, the intersection of the line of gravity with the base of support will be close to the geometric center of the base.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	Atypical postures may be symptoms of personality problems or emotional disturbances.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	Psychological causes for postural problems are always permanent.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	The thigh muscles become very active during relaxed standing.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	Hellebrandt was one of the first to demonstrate that even the erect standing posture is not literally static.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	Variations in body-build results in differences in the anatomical landmarks-line of gravity relationship.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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