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- distance from back to front of the chest depth.

Diaphragm is arched. Three or four inches higher in front

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Observable Characteristics of Good Military
Posture
(View in Lateral Plane)
(Contrast with Illustration IX)

a. Long axis of the head is approximately vertical.
b. Head weight is centered. c. Chin is posterior to the
foremost part of the front chest line.

a. The chest is elevated and gives the appearance of re-
laxation (not "thrown out").

b. Foremost part of the entire body is the "breastbone"
(sternum). :

c. Chest is convex forward.

The shoulders are slightly rounded but do not give the
appearance of being stooped. Shoulders neither forward
nor back.

Center of the upper-arm is approximately one-third the

than in back.

The upper abdominal area curves outward and is moderately
relaxed. This allows for optimal position of the visceral
organs (liver, stomach, kidneys, intestines, etc.).

The lower abdomen is retracted, forming nearly vertical
line. Power of support is from the lower abdominal muscles.
This prevents "sagging" of the vital organs.

The "small" of the back (lumbar area) is- curved slightly
inward. There is an absence of “hollow back ,"

The tilt of the pelvis forms a 60 degree angle as shown by
the lines A-B-C.

Buttocks are rounded but have no abnormal protrusion re-
sulting from abnormal tilt of the pelvis. There are no fat
accumulations.

Knees are neither hyperextended nor flexed. Knees are relatively
straight but do not give the appearance of tension.

The long axis of the body is relatively straight and related
parts are in alignment. Weight is borne like a telephone pole

. standing on end; no side tilt meaning greater ease of support.
(mastoid process, acromion process, acetabulum (hip joint),

center of knee joint, and point just in front of ankle joint
pass through same line).

General appearance is one reflecting strength, control, and
vitality.

Tilustration X

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