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Skeleton lifting a box incorrectly. Side view X- ray. This image shows the incorrect method of lifting heavy objects using the lower back muscles with the spine bent. This can result in a back injury. The correct method uses the leg muscles in a crouched position with the spine straight. For the correct position see image P100/185. (KEYSTONE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/CHR 366 D. ROBERTS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY) === ===