Sentence examples for support of the back from inspiring English sources

Resting time before measurements, the arm used for the measurement, posture of the subject (sitting or supine) and the arm during the measurement, support of the back and feet, crossed legs, placement of the cuff over the clothing or on the bare arm, and talking during the measurement each affect the outcome [ 3- 12].

The support on the back set of legs is about an inch lower than the one on the front legs.

The world is really a flat plate supported on the back of a giant tortoise".

(I was especially taken with a new-model Chanel tire supported on the back of a naked man — alas, a resin one).

Informa is another big gainer on the day, supported off the back of a broker upgrade, while it's the commodity stocks that are once again languishing.

The defensive midfield role, then, is key, as it not only allows more freedom to the forward line but it adds a supply of support to the back.

The priest and church officials, many holding candles, walk ahead of the float, which is supported on the backs of 10 men.

The second basic way to hold a crossbow is similar, but instead of supporting the back of the bow with your shoulder, you rest the bottom back on top of your shoulder.

I was like, 'O.K.'" Phelps said President Obama told him he had the support of everybody back in the United States.

A spokesman for Mr. Reid said one Republican senator who had pledged support of the bill pulled back Thursday evening.

The loss of the post, and a reputation for an inability to cooperate with colleagues in Congress, cost Mr. Huelskamp the support of the agriculture lobby back home.