Which Is the Best Body Position to Maintain When Working

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which is the best body position to maintain when working at a desk for long periods of time?

• A) Bending the head slightly forward
• B) Sitting straight up with the head and shoulders aligned over the hips
• C) Leaning back in a chair
• D) Whatever position feels most comfortable

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Definitions:

Lumbar

Relating to the lower part of the back or the lower spine between the thoracic spine and the sacral region.

Iliac

Pertaining to the ilium, the largest bone of the pelvis.

Hypogastric

Relating to the lower middle region of the abdomen, beneath the umbilical region.

Epithelial

Pertaining to the epithelium, a layer of cells covering the body surfaces, lining cavities and organs, and forming glands.