Vertebral column (thoracic and lumbar regions) Flashcards
1
Q
Vertebral flexion (4)
A
Rectus abdominis
External oblique
Internal oblique
Psoas major (lumbar region)
2
Q
Vertebral lateral flexion (5)
A
External oblique Internal oblique Quadratus lumborum Rectus abdominis Erector spinae group
3
Q
Vertebral rotation (same side) (2)
A
Internal oblique
Erector spinae group
4
Q
Vertebral rotation (opposite side) (2)
A
External oblique
Multifidus
5
Q
Vertebral extension (2)
A
Erector spinae group
Multifidus
6
Q
Vertebral internal stability
A
Tranversus abdominis (TVA)
7
Q
Vertebral column muscles (7)
A
Rectus abdominis Quadratus lumborum Internal oblique External oblique Multifidus Erector spinae group Transcersus abdominis (TVA)
8
Q
What are the movements of the vertebral column? (5)
A
Flexion, Extension, Rotation to the same side, Rotation to the opposite side, & Lateral flexion
9
Q
How many movements can the vertebral column do?
A
5
