Psoas Flashcards

1
Q

The psoas is an important postural and structural muscle in the body because _______________

A

It supports the spine, helps pelvic movement and spans a large section of the body

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2
Q

The iliopsoas muscle is made of which two muscles in the body?

A

Psoas major and illiacus muscle

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3
Q

The psoas major muscle connects at the body of the vertebrae, beginning at which vertebrae?

A

T12

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4
Q

The psoas major muscles attaches at vertebrae T-12 to L4 and _________________________?

A

Lesser trochanter

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5
Q

The psoas major muscle flexes the hip joint. True or false?

A

True

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6
Q

The psoas muscle surrounds and supports the ___________________.

A

Spine

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7
Q

What are the 3 functions of the psoas?

A

Spinal movement, stability and rotation and tilting of the pelvis

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8
Q

What poses would be the most helpful in lengthening the psoas?

A

Camel, bow and king dancer

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9
Q

Which of the following yoga poses do not stretch and lengthen the psoas?

A

Forward fold

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