The coordinated effort of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems in maintaining balance, posture, and body alignment is known as _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
body mechanics
Body mechanics is the coordinated effort of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems to maintain balance, posture, and body alignment during lifting, bending, moving, and performing activities of daily living. Body mechanics also facilitates body movement so that a person can carry out a physical activity without using excessive muscle energy.
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