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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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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.
What is the name of the fleshy muscle forming part of the posterior abdominal wall?
quadratus lumborum
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
What muscle actions are involved when slowly bending forwards?
erector spinae, hamstrings, gastrocnemius, trapezius, 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
Does the quadratus lumborum compress the abdomen?
The latissimus dorsi is the widest muscle in the human body and is also known as the lats. Yes, the latissimus dorsi does compress the abdomen.
What is a fleshy muscle forming part of the posterior abdominal wall that helps to maintain upright posture?
The muscle that forms the anterior wall of the abdomen is called the rectus abdominus.
