Neutral posture
Medical term · N
A standing or seated position in which the chin is parallel to the floor; the shoulders, hips, and knees are at even heights; and the knees and feet point straight ahead.
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Neutral alignmentKeeping the body in a straight line from head to toe except for the slight natural curves of the spine.
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Neutral spineA position in which the back is straight except for the slight natural curves of the spine.
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