Question 1

In an ideal plumb line assessment from the lateral view, what anatomical landmark should the plumb line bisect at the ankle?

Accepted Answer

The lateral malleolus. The plumb line should pass just anterior to the lateral malleolus when viewed from the side.

Question 2

What postural deviation is characterized by an exaggerated anterior pelvic tilt combined with increased lumbar lordosis and hip flexor tightness?

Accepted Answer

Lordosis-kyphosis posture (also called hyperlordotic posture). It typically involves tight hip flexors and weak hip extensors and abdominals.

Question 3

Which postural deviation is identified by a posterior pelvic tilt, flattened lumbar curve, and forward-shifted hips relative to the plumb line?

Accepted Answer

Sway-back posture. The hips are displaced anteriorly while the upper trunk leans posteriorly, reducing lumbar lordosis.

Question 4

During a plumb line assessment from the anterior view, what does lateral deviation of the knees inward (genu valgum) suggest about hip muscle function?

Accepted Answer

It suggests weakness or underactivity of the hip abductors and external rotators, allowing the femur to adduct and internally rotate.

Question 5

What does a forward head posture indicate about the muscles of the cervical spine during a static postural assessment?

Accepted Answer

It typically indicates tight/overactive anterior cervical muscles (scalenes, SCM) and weak/underactive deep cervical flexors and scapular retractors.

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