Chapter 9

Question 1

Local Stabilization System consists of…

Answer 1

• Muscles that attach directly to the vertebrae
• Primarily type 1 muscle fiber
• High density of muscle spindles
• Responsible for intervertebral and intersegmental stability
• Work to limit Excessive compressive, shear, and rotational forces between spinal segments.
• Preconception
• Postural control

Question 2

Local Stabilization system Muscles

Answer 2

Transversus abdominis
Internal oblique 
lumbar multifidus
Pelvic floor muscles
Diaphragm.

Question 3

Global Stabilization system

Answer 3

Attach from the pevis to the spine
Transfer loads between the upper extremity and lower extremity
Provide stability between the pelvis and spine
Provide stabilization and eccentric control of the core during functional movements

Question 4

Primary muscles of Global Stabilization system

Answer 4

• Quadratus lumborum,
• Psoas major
• External obliques
• Portions of the internal oblique
• Rectusabdominis
• Gluteus medius
• Adductor complex

Question 5

Movement system

Answer 5

Muscles that attach the spine and/ or pelvis to the extremities.
Primarily responsible for concentric force production.

Question 6

Movement system muscles

Answer 6

• Latissimus dorsi
• Hip flexors
• Hamstring complex
• Quadriceps

Question 7

Core

Answer 7

The structures that make up the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex (LPHC), including the lumbar spine, pelvic girdle, abdomen, and hip joint

Question 8

Bracing

Answer 8

Occurs when you have contracted both the abdominal, lower back, and buttock muscles at the same time.