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Body Mechanics

Body Mechanics, Positioning and Moving

TermDefinition
Alignment relation of one part to another.
Anatomic position frontal and back views with arms at the sides and palms forward.
Balance steady position with weight.
Bariatric client one who is defined by the Obesity Action Coalition as severely obese with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more than 100 pounds over their ideal body weight.
Base of support area on which an object rests.
Bed board a rigid structure placed under a mattress.
Body mechanics the efficient use of the musculoskeletal system
Center of gravity point at which the mass of an object is centered.
Contractures permanently shortened muscles that resist stretching of the fingers.
Disuse syndrome signs and symptoms that result from inactivity.
Energy capacity to do work.
Ergonomics a specialty field of engineering science devoted to promoting comfort, performance, and health in the workplace.
Foot drop a permanent dysfunctional position caused by a shortening of the calf muscles and a lengthening of the opposing muscles on the anterior leg.
Fowler's position a semi-sitting position.
Functional mobility an alignment that maintains the potential for movement and ambulation.
Functional position position in which an activity is performed properly and normally.
Gravity force that pulls objects toward the center of the earth.
Lateral oblique position a variation of the side-lying position, the client lies on the side with the top leg placed in 30 degrees of hip flexion and 35 degrees of knee flexion.
Lateral position a side lying position.
Line of gravity imaginary vertical line that passes through the center of gravity.
Muscle spasms sudden, forceful, and involuntary muscle contractions
Neutral position the position of a limb that is turned neither toward nor away from the body's midline.
Posture the position of the body, or the way in which it is held.
Prone position one in which the client lies on the abdomen.
Repetitive strain injuries disorders that result from cumulative trauma to musculoskeletal structures.
Shearing the force exerted against the surface and layers of the skin as tissues slide in opposite but parallel directions.
Sim's position a semiprone position, the client lies on the left side with the right knee drawn up toward the chest. An arm is positioned along the client's back, and the chest and abdomen are allowed to lean forward.
Supine position the person lies on his or her back.
Transfer moving a client from place to place.
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