Anterior & Posterior Trunk Yoga Terms

This lower back muscle is the common culprit for lower back pain from overuse and improper body mechanics when bending over. It unilaterally moves the hip in "hip hike" movement

• teres major

• latissimus dorsi

• quadratus lumborum

• pectoralis minor

This muscle lies underneath the pectoralis major AND is the muscle that can cause tightness in the chest which limits rib mobility especially with inhalation

• teres major

• latissimus dorsi

• quadratus lumborum

• pectoralis minor

This muscle assists in holding the scapula fixed during upper limb movements AND is responsible for extension, medial rotation, and adduction of the arm (handcuff position).

• teres major

• latissimus dorsi

• quadratus lumborum

• pectoralis minor

This muscle group has 3 muscles and is a deep muscle group essential for correct standing/sitting and lumbar posture. It's main action is the flexion of the hip

• quadratus lumborum

• iliopsoas

• erector spinae

• serratus anterior

This muscle group bilaterally extends the neck and trunk and is located along your vertebrae

• quadratus lumborum

• iliopsoas

• erector spinae

• serratus anterior

This muscle group is called the 'boxers muscle' and is a key scapular stabilizer

• quadratus lumborum

• iliopsoas

• erector spinae

• serratus anterior

The action of retracting, elevating, and downwardly rotating our scapula is a feature of the _____

• pectoralis minor

• latissimus dorsi

• rhomboids

• quadratus lumborum

This muscle is the superficial '6 pack' that you see when engaged

• transverse abdominus

• rectus abdominus

• external obliques

• internal obliques

This is the deepest layer of the abdominal muscle group acts as "muscular corset" and is called

• transverse abdominus

• rectus abdominus

• external obliques

• internal obliques