Movement Analysis Flashcards
Cervical spine protraction
Sternocleidomastoid (bilaterally)
Cervical spine flexion
Sternocleidomastoid, scalene, Longus capitis & coli
Limited by posterior longitudinal ligament
Cervical spine retraction
Splenius capitis
Cervical spine lateral flexion
Sternocleidomastoid Scalene Upper trapezius Splenius cervicis Semispinalis Levator scapulae
Cervical spine extension
Upper trapezius
Splenius capitis & cervicis
Semispinalis
Thoracic spine flexion
Internal & external obliques
Rectus abdominus
Thoracic spine extension
Erector spinae
Thoracic spine rotation
Rotatores
Internal & external obliques
Rectus abdominus
Lumbar flexion
Internal & external obliques
Rectus abdominus
Lumbar extension
Quadratus lumborum
Rotatores
Erector spinae
Side flexion T & L
External & internal obliques
Rectus Abdominus
Quadratus lumborum
Trunk stabilisers
Semispinalis Multifidus Rotatores Interspinalis Intertransversus Transversus abdominus
Posterior pelvic tilt
External & Internal oblique
Rectus Abdominus