Biomechanics And Kinesiology - Core Stability

Question 1

Muscles of the axial skeleton

Answer 1

• control posture and stabilise axial skeleton
• protect spinal cord and internal organs
• produce torques required for body movement
• enable head and neck movement for optimal placement of special sensory organs

Question 2

Unilateral contractions

Answer 2

• one side

Question 3

Bilateral contractions

Answer 3

• two sides

Question 4

Contralateral contractions

Answer 4

• opposite sides

Question 5

Ipsilateral contraction

Answer 5

• same side

Question 6

Erector spinae muscles consist of

Answer 6

• spinalis
• longissimus
• iliocostalis