APA Dictionary of Psychology
posture
- n.
- the position or bearing of the body. Types of posture include erect (upright), recumbent (reclining), prone (lying face down), and supine (lying face up). Movement typically involves coordinated changes in posture (e.g., to maintain balance or distribute forces).
- a rationalized mental position or attitude. —postural adj.
Updated on 04/19/2018
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