List of human positions

The posture is caused by the interaction of muscles, ligaments and bones position of the human body.

The exploration and analysis of a healthy posture is the subject of orthopedics and ergonomics, their task practice of physical therapy and methods of gymnastics.

History of development

Michael Argyle differs in its social psychological texts three basic postures of the body: standing, sitting / squatting / kneeling and lying. These are available with a variety of arm and leg movements combined (see Argyle, 1979). Both in the evolutionary history of animals, as well as in the life cycle of the individual therefrom corresponding locomotion forms have developed.

Body language

The posture and the spatial relationship between people can be an expression of intimacy, affection, status and power of two interlocutors among others. Posture and spatial distance are in direct communication with each other and press together the intentions of the interlocutor of - body movements are often unconscious movements.

Medicine

In medicine, increasing correlations between posture ( poor posture ) and faults are detected to the locomotor system ( pelvic tilt, back pain, gnashing of teeth, headaches ). The posture is negatively affected by stress and consequent muscle tension. Measurement methods for the detection of postural problems are called posturography.