Center of Buoyancy (COB) and Center of Gravity (COG) Are

question 16

Multiple Choice

Center of buoyancy (COB) and center of gravity (COG) are functionally similar. If a flotation device is placed anterior to the chest while a patient is submersed in water, what position will this tend to cause the spine to be placed in?

• A)Extension to maintain an upright posture
• B)Flexion to maintain an upright posture
• C)Neutral to maintain an upright posture
• D)A flotation device anterior to the chest will have no effect on the spine

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