Muscular System - Muscles of the Body : Core Musculature Flashcards
As what is the core also commonly referred to as?
The LPHC (Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex)
What are the primary core muscles?
Multifidus (lumbar), Pelvic Floor Muscles, Transverse Abdominis, Internal oblique, Diaphragm
What muscle is considered the six-pack muscle?
The rectus abdominis
What is the primary job of the rectus abdominis?
Anterior spinal flexion
What is the primary purpose of the core?
To provide stability and rigidity to the area of the spine and pelvic region
The core is separated into what two areas?
Inner unit and outer unit core
What muscles is the outer unit made of?
Rectus abdominis, External obliques, erector spinae, quadratus lumborum, iliopsoas, rectus femoris hip adductors, glute maximus, hamstrings
What is the primary function of the outer unit?
To provide movement
What is the primary function of the inner unit?
To provide stabilization
What muscle is the inner core unit made up of?
Multifidus, Diaphragm, Internal oblique, Transverse abdominis, Plevic Floor Muscles
Where is the internal oblique located?
Above the transverse abdominis and below the external oblique, on the lateral side of the body
What are the two main functions of the Internal Oblique?
1, The conctraction and relaxation of the internal oblique to allow movement in the diaphragm. 2, rotation and lateral flexion of the upper body
What is the primary job of the transverse abdominis in the inner core unit
To provide lumbar stability
Where is the diaphragm located?
The diaphragm is a domelike sheet of muscle located between the thoracic and abdominal cavities
What is the diaphragm responsible for?
It’s responsible for the increase and decrease of lung size when inhaling and exhaling. It also provides lumbar stability by working together with the other inner unit core muscles.
What role does the pelvic muscles play in the inner unit core?
It assits in stabilizing the spine an pelvis
What 2 part can the Multifidus be broken down into?
Superfical and deep muscles
What is superficial multifidus responsible for?
It’s responsible for back extension, rotation, and lateral flexion
What is deep multifidus responsible for?
It’s responsible for spine stabilization
What is the primary purpose of the outer core unit?
To produce movement, and secondarily, assit in providing stabilitzation to LPHC
What is the external oblique responsible for?
It’s responsible for the flexion of the spine as well as rotational and lateral flexion of the spine.
What is the primary function of the erector spinae?
Extension and lateral flexion of the spine. Secondarily, it provides stabilization to the spine
Into what three groups is the erector spinae divided into?
Spinalis, Longissimus, Iliocostalis
Where does the internal abdominal oblique originate from?
The two thirds of the iliac crest, the inguinal ligament, and the thoracolumbar fascia.
Where does the internal abdominal oblique insert?
Along the structures of the midline, including the inferior margins of the ribs 10 - 12, the linea alba, the pubic crest.
Where does the transverse abdominis originate from?
Iliac crest (pelvis), inguinal ligament (pelvis), thoracolumbar fascia (lumbar region), costal cartilages of the 7th -12 ribs (Thoracic region).
Where does the TVA insert
Linea alba (anterior and medial), Pubic crest and pectineal line (pelvis)
With what muscle does the multifidus co-contract with and why?
TVA, to provide spinal stability
With what muscle does the TVA co-contract with and why?
Multifidus, to provide spinal stability