Abdominals

Question 1

Rectus Abdominus

Answer 1

C- accelerates spinal flexion, lateral flexion and rotation
E- decelerates spinal extension, lateral flexion and rotation
I- stabilizes LPHC

Question 2

External obliques

Answer 2

C- accelerates spinal flexion, lateral flexion and contralateral rotation
E- decelerates spinal extension, lateral flexion, and rotation
I- LPHC

Question 3

Internal oblique

Answer 3

C- accelerates spinal flexion, lateral flexion and ipsilateral rotation
E- decelerates spinal flexion, lateral flexion and rotation
I- stabilizes the LPHC

Question 4

Transverse abdominis

Answer 4

C- increases intra-abdominal pressure and supports the abdominal viscera
I- LPHC

Question 5

Diaphragm

Answer 5

C- pulls the central tendon in which increases more volume in the thoracic cavity
I- LPHC