Lumbar Myology Actions Flashcards
1
Q
Segmental stabilization to lumbar spine and pelvic girdle
A
Transversus Abdominis
2
Q
Trunk flexion
A
Rectus Abdominis
External Oblique
3
Q
Trunk rotation
A
Rectus Abdominis External Oblique (Contralateral) Internal Oblique (Ipsilateral)
4
Q
Rib depression
A
Rectus Abdominis
External Oblique
5
Q
Increases intra-abdominal pressure
A
External Oblique
6
Q
Spinal stabilization
A
External Oblique
7
Q
Lumbar flexion
A
Iliopsoas (Psoas Major)
8
Q
Hip flexion
A
Iliopsoas-Psoas Major (NWB)
Iliopsoas-Iliacus (NWB)
9
Q
Decelerates hip internal rotation
A
Iliopsoas-Psoas Major (WB)
10
Q
Controls Hip Extension
A
Iliopsoas-Psoas Major (WB)
Iliopsoas-Iliacus (WB)
11
Q
Anterior Pelvic Tilt
A
Iliopsoas-Iliacus
12
Q
Lumbar Extension
A
Quadratus Lumborum
13
Q
Lumbar Lateral flexion
A
Quadratus Lumborum (in WB)
14
Q
Iliac elevation
A
Quadratus Lumborum (NWB)
