Table 3 The position of body parts in the kyphotic posture
From: Non-structural misalignments of body posture in the sagittal plane
| Part of the body | Position |
|---|---|
| Head | Protracted (moved forward) |
| Cervical spine |
Upper part: extended (hyperlordosis) Lower part: flexed (hypolordosis or kyphosis) |
| Scapulae | Abducted (moved laterally) |
| Shoulders | Protracted (moved forward) |
| Thoracic spine | Increased flexion (hyperkyphosis) |
| Chest | Tilted downward, sometimes flattened |
| Sternum | Tilted downward |
| Thoracic outlet | Increased obliquity |
| Lumbar spine | Neutral |
| Pelvis | Neutral |
| Hip joints | Neutral |
| Knee joints | Neutral |
| Ankle joints | Neutral |