Muscle Function Vocabulary

noun the position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting

verb to assume a particular posture

• Maintaining good posture is important for preventing back pain.
• Hey, you should try sitting up straight to improve your posture.
• Dude, stop slouching and fix your posture.
• Her confident posture spoke volumes about her self-assurance.

adjective relating to or characterized by lack of strength or energy

• The patient was diagnosed with adynamic ileus, causing a lack of bowel movements.
• My uncle has been feeling adynamic lately, he should probably see a doctor.
• I'm feeling adynamic today, I just want to stay in bed and watch movies.
• The adynamic economy is struggling to recover from the recent recession.