The Trunk Flashcards
Memorize Muscles in the Trunk of body
1
Q
What are the 5 main groups of muscles of the trunk?
A
Abs, Back Muscles, Latissimus Dorsi, Trapezus, Pectoralis Major & Minor
2
Q
What are the 4 abdominal muscles?
A
Transfersus Abdominus, internal oblique, external oblique, rectus abdominus
3
Q
Does the contraction of the rectus abdominis cause OR prevent hyperextension of the lumbar spine in deep backbends?
A
Prevent
4
Q
Which of the abdominal muscles are the deepest?
A
the transversus ab.
