6.
When carrying a load close to your body, the line of gravity should:
a. Bisect the base of support.
b. Fall in front of the base of support.
c.
Fall behind the base of support.
7.
A wide and stable base of support is obtained by:
a. Standing with your feet apart.
b. Lunging forward.
c.
Rounding your shoulders slightly.
d. Limbering up before using your muscles.
8.
You will protect your back most effectively if you carry a load:
a. Extended approximately 12 inches from the waist.
b. Close to the body.
c.
Unevenly balanced, favoring your dominant side.
d. Above your head.
9.
When the pelvis, thorax, and head are properly __________ , it is easy to keep the
body stable and steady and to prevent tipping or falling over.
a. Shaped.
b. Joined.
c.
Aligned.
d. Exercised.
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