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Taylor Review 9-2
Principles of Body Mechanics
Question | Answer |
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Correct body alignment is important to prevent... | -undue strain on joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments while maintaining balance |
Maintaining balance involves... | -keeping the spine in vertical alignment -body weight close to the center of gravity -feet spread for a broad base of support |
Using the body's major muscle groups and natural levers and fulcrums allows for... | -coordinated mov't to avoid musculoskeletal strain and injury |
Assess the situation before acting so that... | you can plan to use good body mechanics |
-Use large muscle groups in legs to provide... -keep the back... -rather than lift the object... | -force for mov't -straight, w/ hips and knees bent -slide, roll, push, or pull |
Perform work at the appropriate... | height for your body position, close to your center of gravity |
Use mechanical lifts and/or... | assistance to ease mov't |