Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy
Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780803658233
Author: Lynn S. Lippert PT MS
Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
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Chapter 21, Problem 1GAQ
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To determine: The cervical extensors or flexors become tight or not when an individual has an excessive cervical lordosis.

Introduction: The posture of humans is the position of body parts in relation to each other. The posture of humans is divided into static and dynamic positions.

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The splenius capitis and the splenius cervicis are the neck or cervical extensor muscles. Lumbar lordosis is the inward curvature of the human spine. When an individual has excessive cervical lordosis, the cervical extensor muscle gets tighter.

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