  The relative properties of smooth terminating bands observed in the A~110
mass region are studied within the effective alignment approach. Theoretical
values of $i_{eff}$ are calculated using the configuration-dependent
shell-correction model with the cranked Nilsson potential. Reasonable agreement
with experiment shows that previous interpretations of these bands are
consistent with the present study. Contrary to the case of superdeformed bands,
the effective alignments of these bands deviate significantly from the pure
single-particle alignments < j_x > of the corresponding orbitals. This
indicates that in the case of smooth terminating bands, the effects associated
with changes in equilibrium deformations contribute significantly to the
effective alignment.
