Which Positioning Maneuver for the Upright Patient May Reduce the Kyphotic

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which positioning maneuver for the upright patient may reduce the kyphotic curve in the thoracic spine,improve upper extremity ROM,and improve ventilation?

• A) Anterior tilting of the pelvis
• B) Posterior tilting of the pelvis
• C) Extension of bilateral knees
• D) Lowering seat height

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Definitions:

Chloroplast

An organelle found in plant cells and some microorganisms that is the site of photosynthesis.

Fluid-filled Sac

A structure encapsulated by membranes containing liquid, which can serve various biological functions in animals and plants.

Thylakoid Discs

Membrane-bound structures within chloroplasts where the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur.

Granum

A stack of thylakoids within the chloroplasts of plant cells, crucial for the light reactions of photosynthesis.