Muscular Pt. 2 Core Muscles

Question 1

Define Core Muscles:

Answer 1

Trunk muscles that move/support/ stabilize the vertebral column

Question 2

Perform Trunk Flexion:

Answer 2

Rectus Abdominis

Bending forward at waist

Question 3

Perform Trunk Extension:

Answer 3

Erector Spinae
Multifidus
QL

stand up from a bent position

Question 4

Perform Trunk Rotation:

Answer 4

External Obliques

twist waist side to side

Question 5

Lateral Trunk Flexion:

Answer 5

QL,
unilateral Erector Spinae
Multifidus

Bend side to side

Question 6

Compression of Abdomen:

Answer 6

Transversous Abdominous

tighten stomach

Question 7

Spinal Stability:

Answer 7

Multifidus connect the vertebrae to hold spine