Equilibrium of the human body and the gravity line: the basics.

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Abstract

Bipedalism is a distinguishing feature of the human race and is characterised by a narrow base of support and an ergonomically optimal position thanks to the appearance of lumbar and cervical curves.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Eur Spine J

Title: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society

ISSN (Electronic): 1432-0932

ISSN (Print): 0940-6719

Publication date (Electronic): Sep 2011

Volume: 20 Suppl 5

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[1 ] Spine Unit 2, Surgical Research Lab, Bordeaux University Hospital, 33076, Bordeaux, France. j-c.lehuec@u-bordeaux2.fr

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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-011-1939-7

PMC ID: 3175916

PubMed ID: 21809013

SO-VID: 8970fe5b-041c-407d-9ff6-8993539bf0d9

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