Body Postures (Foundation of Nursing Science I)

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This flashcard covers the specific quantitative data regarding spinal force and head weight during forward head posture misalignment.

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According to the lecture, what is the weight force on the spine when the forward head posture is 60degrees60\,degrees out of alignment, and what is the head's weight in a neutral posture?

In a neutral posture, the head weighs 1010 to 12pounds12\,pounds, but at 60degrees60\,degrees out of alignment, the force on the spine increases to 60pounds60\,pounds.