Which muscle serves as an important frontal and horizontal plane stabilizer of the trunk?
a. Longissimus thoracis
b. Quadratus lumborum
c. Rectus abdominus
d. Iliocostalis lumborum
ANS: B
The quadratus lumborum serves an important role in both frontal plane and horizontal plane
stabilization by "fixing" the pelvis.
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A. I, II only B. I, IV only C. I, II, III only D. I, II, IV only
PE with acute cor pumonale: ________
Fill in the blank with correct ICD-10.