Human positions refer to the different positions that the human body can take.
There are several synonyms that refer to the human position, often used interchangeably, but having specific flavors.
- Position is a general term for a configuration of the human body
- Posture means the intentionally or habitually assumed position
- Pose implies artistic or aesthetic intention of the position
- Attitude refers to postures assumed for purpose of imitation, intentional or not, as well as in some standard collocations in reference to some distinguished types of posture: "Freud never assumed a fencer's attitude, yet almost all took him for a swordsman."
- Bearing refers to the manner, of the posture, as well as of gestures and other aspects of the conduct taking place
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