related terminology:  line of gravity   center of mass   posture   postural deviation  

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Chinese translation	直立鉛錘測試
Definition	a test to asses the postural deviation using a plumb line
Procedure	to place the plumb line just in front of lateral malleolus or through greater trochanter
	to ask the individual to be tested to take a few steps in place
	to ask the individual to be tested to stand still with the feet at approximately the width of the hip joints, the arms relaxed at the side of the body, and the eyes looking forward
	to evaluate the extent of any deviation of the following surface landmarks from the plumb line

REFERENCES

1. Neumann DA (2002).　Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Physical Rehabilitation. Philadelphia, Mosby.
2. Nordin & Frenkel (2001) Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System, 3^rd ed.