Anterior pelvic tilt

Anterior pelvic tilt

• A. Rotate the pelvis forward
• B. Rotate the pelvis backward
• C. Tilt the pelvis to the left
• D. Tilt the pelvis downward

Answer: (A)

Anterior pelvic tilt is the pelvis rotating forward in the sagittal plane. Imagine the pelvis as a bowl that tips forward so the front edge drops toward the thighs while the back edge rises. This orientation often increases lumbar lordosis and is commonly seen with tight hip flexors and weak glutes/hamstrings, affecting posture and lifting mechanics. The best description is rotating the pelvis forward, which matches anterior tilt. The other options describe tilting to the side, tilting backward, or a non-sagittal movement, which do not define anterior tilt.

Anterior pelvic tilt is the pelvis rotating forward in the sagittal plane. Imagine the pelvis as a bowl that tips forward so the front edge drops toward the thighs while the back edge rises. This orientation often increases lumbar lordosis and is commonly seen with tight hip flexors and weak glutes/hamstrings, affecting posture and lifting mechanics. The best description is rotating the pelvis forward, which matches anterior tilt. The other options describe tilting to the side, tilting backward, or a non-sagittal movement, which do not define anterior tilt.