Which term is used to describe a position in which the body is not crooked or twisted?

• A. Alignment
• B. Portrait
• C. Structure
• D. Orientation

Answer: (A)

Alignment describes how body parts are arranged in proper relationship to each other and to the environment. When someone is in alignment, the body is not crooked or twisted: the head sits level, the spine maintains its natural curves, and the shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles align so weight is distributed evenly. This balanced positioning helps reduce strain on muscles and joints and supports safe transfers and efficient ambulation. The other terms don’t specifically capture that straight, balanced arrangement: orientation refers more to direction or facing, portrait is about a depiction or image, and structure speaks to how parts are built or organized rather than their spatial alignment.