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Neutral Positions - Coggle Diagram
Neutral Positions
Neutral Neck Position
Goal
Head tilt of 0 to 15 degrees.
Avoid
Head tipped too far forward.
Head tilted to one side.
Neutral Back Position
Goal
Leaning forward slightly from the waist or hips.
Avoid
Curved back.
Neutral Shoulder Position
Goal
Shoulders even.
Avoid
Shoulders hunched up toward ears.
Neutral Torso Position
Goal
Torso in line with long axis.
Avoid
Leaning or twisting torso.
Neutral Upper Arm Position
Goal
Elbows at waist level held slightly from the body.
Avoid
Elbows held above waist level.
Neutral Forearm Position
Goal
Forearm parallel to the floor.
Avoid
Angle between forearm and upper arm of less than 60 degrees.
Neutral Wrist Position
Goal
Little finger side of palm slightly lower
than the thumb side of palm.
Avoid
Palm parallel to the floor.
