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All aeromedical topics are GENERALIZED.
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Postural Considerations:
- The postural system sends signals from the skin, joints, and muscles for the brain to interpret relative to the Earth's gravitational pull [Figure 1]
- These signals determine posture
- Inputs from each movement update the body's position to the brain constantly
- Again, "seat of the pants" flying is largely dependent upon these signals
- These sensations, used in conjunction with visual and vestibular clues, can be fairly reliable
- However, because of the forces acting upon the body in certain flight situations, many false sensations can occur due to acceleration forces overpowering gravity
- These situations include uncoordinated turns, climbing turns, and turbulence
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