Using the Body in an Efficient and Careful Way Is

question 32

Multiple Choice

Using the body in an efficient and careful way is:

• A) Body mechanics
• B) Base of support
• C) Ergonomics
• D) Posture

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Definitions:

Atonic

Lacking normal muscle tone or strength; often refers to a type of seizure or to a condition affecting bodily muscles.

Myasthenia Gravis

A chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of any of the muscles under your voluntary control, due to a breakdown in communication between nerves and muscles.

Autoimmune Disease

A disorder in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues, mistaking them for foreign invaders.

Muscular Weakness

A reduction in the strength of one or more muscles, often resulting in an inability to exert force with one's muscles to the normal extent.