Homework

Question 1

Muscle for uddiyana bandha

Answer 1

Lower transverse abdominus

Question 2

Muscle for root lock

Answer 2

Pc muscle

Pubo-coccygeal

Question 3

Importance of hips remaining square in revolved postures

Answer 3

Twist comes from thoracic spine

Question 4

Active release

Answer 4

Contract one muscle to release its antagonist

Question 5

Functions of skeleton

Answer 5

Movement 
structure
Storage of minerals
Creation of blood cells
Protection of organs

Question 6

Knee - what type of joint

Answer 6

Modified hinge joint

Question 7

Hard to heal meniscus

Answer 7

Low blood flow in knee - less nutrition.

Question 8

Muscle holding up leg in U. H. Padan.

Answer 8

Rectus femoris (main quadriceps - only hip flexor)

Question 9

Tightness in area ? Causes knee injury in ardha baddha padmottanasa

Answer 9

Tensor fascia latae

External rotator

Question 10

Movements of knee joint

Answer 10

Flexion / extension, slight motivation

Question 11

Simultaneous expansion

Answer 11

Equal forces in opposite directions

Question 12

Back antagonistic muscles

Answer 12

Latissimus dorsi and trapezius

Question 13

Points of attachment of hamstring

Answer 13

Ischial tuberosities to tibia/ fibula

Question 14

Points of attachment of quadratus lumborum

Answer 14

12th rib - iliac crest - 4 lumbar vertebrae