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sitting

Human resting position; body weight is supported primarily by the buttocks in contact with the ground or a horizontal object such as a chair

EntityQ1144593

Also known as seated · sitting down · sitting position · seated position

Subclass of: posture
, whole body movement

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Sitting is a basic action and resting position in which the body weight is supported primarily by the bony ischial tuberosities with the buttocks in contact with the ground or a horizontal surface such as a chair seat, instead of by the lower limbs as in standing, squatting or kneeling. When sitting, the torso is more or less upright, although sometimes it can lean against other objects for a more relaxed posture.

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Cause: sitting down
Different from: seat

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