3. The kidneys are forced forward and downward. The ureters kink
and handicap the function of the excretion.

4. The diaphragm has lost its dome. Thus it tends to force down-
ward all the organs ee closely upon it.

Oe The displacement of the kidneys and the inevitable loss of the
retro-peritoneal fat means a loss of support for the ends of
the pancreas. The "head" and "tail" drop back into the lateral
spinal spaces resulting in the sauenses taking a "saddle-shape"
rather than being on a horizontal line which is relatively straight.

6. The transverse colon is found to be crumpled in the lower abdomen,
whereas it should be in the upper area. Constipation and its
attendant ills are the penalties associated with such a condition.

es The stomach sags and usually takes a "j" shape. Frequently, the
stomach is to be found hanging well down into the pelvis.

Ss When the diaphragm is low there is a poor return of blood through
the blood vessels accompanying the abdominal organs. Too, one
should expect an abnormal tension on fe superior and inferior
mesenteric arteries, arising as they do from the anterior part
of the aorta.

It has been found that poor posture very frequently results from

(1) the mants lack of awareness of his posture and (2) tgnorance about good

posture and how to achieve tt. In order to stimulate the Navy personnel to

an improvement of the posture situation, the following program is suggested:
(1) Appropriate use be made of visual posture material such as

charts and pictures.