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B. Have a subject sit astride in a chair, facing its back, and hyperextend the spine as completely as possible. Report the shape of the spine from the side and compare the 3 regions of the spine with regard to degree of lateral flexion. Report the variations in spinal mobility at the different regions of the spine.

Originally posted in Kinesiology moved to Health Sciences by BrainMass Admin

C. Have a subject sit astride in a chair with no arms, and laterally flex the spine as far as possible, first to one side then the other. Report the shape of the spine as seen from the REAR and compare the 3 regions of the spine with regard to degree of lateral flexion. Report the variations in spinal mobility at the differen ...continues

Originally posted in Kinesiology moved to Health Sciences by BrainMass Admin

D. Have a subject sit astride in a chair (with no arms) with hands at the neck (as if doing a sit up), then rotate the trunk as far as possible from side to side. Report the regions of the spine as to rotating ability. Report the variations in spinal mobility at the different regions of the spine.

Originally posted in Kinesiology moved to Health Sciences by BrainMass Admin

E. Perform a sit-up wnder the following conditions: 1. Legs fully extended 2. Legs flexed at the knee and hip Identify the differences in muscle contribution in these two different leg positions.

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