The term used to describe the physical coordination of all parts of the body to promote correct posture and balanced effective movement is:
a. muscle coordination.
b. body alignment.
c. body mechanics.
d. none of the above.
c
Body mechanics is the term used to describe the physical coordination of all parts of the body to promote correct
posture and balanced effective movement. The practice of
correct body mechanics results in less fatigue and reduces the
risk of muscle and joint injury.
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