Pose Focus Studio
Downward-Facing Dog
Shoulder flexion, scapular movement and pelvic cueing are separate observations.
Arm supportIn space: Folding forward with the hips highSpine: Axial extensionBase: The hands and the soles of both feet
Where a pose goes in space and what its spine is doing are two separate descriptions. They agree in some poses and part company in others.
01 / Whole poseSchematic view
Choose a marker or use the region list. View: schematic side view.
Notice before you name it
Where is the arm relative to the trunk, not relative to the room?
02 / Linked close-up
Shoulder
Same variation.
Upper arm, shoulder and rib-cage reference. Detail remains schematic.
The arms are overhead relative to the trunk: shoulder flexion.
An arm can be in shoulder flexion while the hands are on the floor.
About 173° measured from this schematic.
Schematic interaction preview. Figures are simplified, not reviewed anatomical illustrations. The full lesson animations and production anatomy layers are specified in the PRD, not implemented here. Any invitation to move your own body is optional: stop at any point, and watching is a complete way to participate.