Lecture 17: COG relative to joints when standing

Question 1

COG is _____ (ant/post) to the hip joint

Answer 1

• posterior

- body’s COG wants us to hyperextend at the trunk so that scapula touches calf

Question 2

COG is _____ (ant/post) to the knee joint

Answer 2

• anterior
• body’s COG wants us to hyperextend the femur & you basically face plant
• ligaments prevent that from happening

Question 3

COG is _____ (ant/post) to the ankle joint

Answer 3

• anterior
• COG wants us to dorsiflex (hyperextend) → face plant forward
• balancing act between balls of feet and heels