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Craniovertebral angle

The standard photogrammetric measure, typical values, measurement error

Limited evidenceOutline2 sourcesUpdated 20 Sept 2026Medical review pending
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What this article will cover

The standard photogrammetric measure, typical values, measurement error.

Planned sections

  • What the metric is
  • How it is calculated
  • How to read it
  • Limits of the measure
  • How BodySignals uses it

Sources gathered for this page

  1. 1The relationship between forward head posture and neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysisMeta analysis · 2019
  2. 2Assessment of forward head posture in individuals with and without chronic neck pain: a cross-sectional studyCross sectional · 2026

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