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It has two separate actions, depending on whether both or only one is contracted. Unilateral (only one muscle) contraction gives rise to lateral flexion of the back/vertebral column. Bilateral (both sides) contractions causes depression of the thoracic rib cage (usually during respiration).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe quadratus lumborum is a quadrilateral and irregular shaped muscle in the lower back. It allows for flexion of the vertebral column and also assist in the decompression of the thoracic rib cage.
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What body part start with q?
Quadricep, quadratus lumborum, quadratus femoris... Quadricep
What abdominal muscle is not anterior?
quadratus lumborum
Is the quadratus lumborum superficial or deep?
They are deep muscles in the back.
What is the origin on the iliac crest and the insertion on rib 12?
Quadratus lumborum
What is the hip hiker muscle?
The quadratus lumborum is known as the hip hiker muscle because it is the muscle that raises the hip.
Which muscle attaches onto the cartilage of ribs five through seven?
quadratus lumborum
What is the name of the fleshy muscle forming part of the posterior abdominal wall?
quadratus lumborum
What is a body part that starts with Q?
Quadriceps, quadratus lumborum, quadratus femoris are body parts that start with Q.
Unilateral contraction of which muscle causes ipsilateral flexion of the lumbar vertebral column?
Quadratus Lumborum
Which of the abdominal muscles attaches to the 12th ribs and adjust their positions during forced respirations?
quadratus lumborum
Where is the quadratus lumborum located in your body?
It is actually a lower back muscle that is located in the posterior abdominal wall
Has the origin on the iliac crest and the insertion on rib 12 and l1 to l4 vertebra?
Quadratus lumborum
