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A. Subject sits in "tailor fashion" and forward flexes the spine.
Observe the shape of the spine as seen from the side and compare the three regions of the spine (cervical, thoracic and lumbar) as to forward flexibility.

Describe the variations in spinal mobility at the different regions.

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A. Subject sits in "tailor fashion" and forward flexes the spine.
<br><br>Observe the shape of the spine as seen from the side and compare the three regions of the spine (cervical, thoracic and lumbar) as to forward flexibility.
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<br><br>Describe the variations in spinal mobility at the different regions
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<br><br>Let's first look at the vertebral column and make sure we are familiar with its natural curves in anatomical position. Anatomical position is with a subject standing, feet together at the heels, arms at the sides with the hands palms forward. In this position, viewed from the side, the spine has a sideways sinusoidal (S- curve, "in and out") appearance from cervical to coccygeal areas.
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<br><br>As seen from the side, the 7 cervical (neck) vertebrae have an anterior (forward) curve.
<br><br> The 12 thoracic (thorax or chest) ...

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