Topic 44 - Body position, involuntary postures and movements.

Question 1

What to look at when examining the body position?

Answer 1

1. Posture reaction
2. Co-ordination
3. Muscular strength and tone
4. Disorder of locomotion
5. Involuntary movements

Question 2

Involuntary postures:

Answer 2

1. Head tilt
2. Stargazing
3. Lateral turn of the head

Question 3

Involuntary movements:

Answer 3

1. Circling, walking in circles
2. Compulsive walking, pacing