Match the following postural muscles with their stabilization functions
1. Tibialis posterior
2. Transversus abdominis
3. Lumbar multifidus
4. Psoas major
5. Lower trapezius
6. Cervical intrinsics (longus coli and semispinalis)
a) Stabilizes anterior lumbar spine and seats femoral head into hip socket.
b) Compresses abdominal viscera and stabilizes lumbar spine and sacroiliac joints.
c) Stabilizes cervical spine and lengthens cervical curve.
d) Lifts medial arch and stabilizes ankle.
e) Stabilizes posterior lumbar spine.
f) Maintains neutral position of scapulae against ribs.
1. Tibialis posterior – d
2. Transversus abdominis – b
3. Lumbar multifidus – e
4. Psoas major – a
5. Lower trapezius – f
6. Cervical intrinsics – c
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