When making a postural assessment of a person in a standing position, which of the following statements is true for a person with optimal posture?
a. The bilateral bone markings are asymmetrical, the body masses align along a plumb line, and the weight-bearing joints are extended.
b. The bilateral bone markings are symmetrical, the body masses align along a zig-zag line, and the weight-bearing joints are slightly flexed.
c. The bilateral bone markings are symmetrical, one body mass aligns over another along a plumb line, and the weight-bearing joints are extended.
d. The bilateral bone markings are symmetrical, the body masses stack along a plumb line, and the weight-bearing joints are hyperextended.
c
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