Safety and emergenciesQuestion 158 of 1700

Where is a standing person's center of gravity?

  1. The shoulders
  2. The knees
  3. The pelvis
  4. The head
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Correct answer: The pelvis

Most weight is concentrated at the pelvis.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.4: Body Mechanics and Safe Equipment Use

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026