Ads
related to: spine model with stand
Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
A marble copy of Polykleitos' Doryphoros, an early example of classical contrapposto. S-curve (art) Contrapposto (Italian pronunciation: [kontrapˈposto]) is an Italian term that means "counterpoise".
The sympathetic trunk is a fundamental part of the sympathetic nervous system, and part of the autonomic nervous system.It allows nerve fibres to travel to spinal nerves that are superior and inferior to the one in which they originated.
With a forward bend, humans use less muscular effort to stand and walk upright. [15] Together the lumbar and thoracic curves bring the body's center of gravity directly over the feet. [7] Specifically, the S-shaped curve in the spine brings the center of gravity closer to the hips by bringing the torso back.
An ostrich, the co-fastest extant biped [1] along with the red kangaroo, at 70 km/h (43 mph) [2] [note 1]. Bipedalism is a form of terrestrial locomotion where an animal moves by means of its two rear (or lower) limbs or legs.
The erector spinae (/ ɪ ˈ r ɛ k t ər ˈ s p aɪ n i / irr-EK-tər SPY-nee) [1] or spinal erectors is a set of muscles that straighten and rotate the back. The spinal erectors work together with the glutes ( gluteus maximus , gluteus medius and gluteus minimus ) to maintain stable posture standing or sitting .
Typically there are two head straps, three torso straps, and two legs straps which are used to adequately secure the KED to the victim.Unlike a long spine board or litter, the KED uses a series of wooden or polymer bars in a nylon jacket, allowing the responders to immobilize the neck and upper spine and remove the victim from the vehicle or other confined space.
Ads
related to: spine model with stand