Observation direction during posture assessment?

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Starting at the feet and moving upward is the most systematic way to assess posture. Observing from the distal to proximal parts allows you to establish the base of support and foot alignment first, then trace how that foundation influences the knees, hips, pelvis, spine, shoulders, and head. This sequence helps you catch compensations that originate at the feet or legs before they show up higher up, giving a complete picture of overall alignment.

The other options describe viewpoints or positions of the body rather than the direction of your observation along the body's axis. A side view or front view are useful angles, but they don’t specify the order in which you observe the body. A head-down direction would miss the distal details at the feet and lower legs. So starting from the feet and moving upward best fits the goal of a thorough, structured posture assessment.