Your Balance, or the Ability to Know Your Body Orientation

question 47

Multiple Choice

Your balance, or the ability to know your body orientation and position with respect to gravity and three-dimensional space, is provided by the _____ sense.

• A)kinesthetic
• B)vestibular
• C)postural
• D)spatial

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Definitions:

Collagen

A protein that is the main component of connective tissues in animals, providing structure and strength to skin, bones, tendons, and ligaments.

Tendons

Fibrous connective tissues that attach muscles to bones, facilitating movement.

Hypermobility

A condition where joints can move beyond the normal range of motion, often due to genetic variations in connective tissue.

Body Mechanics

The application of kinesiology to use the body in an efficient and safe manner during daily activities to avoid injury.