Chapter 16: Core Training Concepts

Question 1

Core

Answer 1

Structures that make up the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex (LPHC), including the lumbar spine, pelvic girdle, abdomen, and hip joint.

Question 2

Local Core Muscles

Answer 2

1. Rotatores
2. Multifidus
3. Transverse abdominis
4. Diaphragm
5. Pelvic floor musculature
6. Quadratus lumborum
   (Type l Muscle Fibers)

Question 3

Global Core Muscles

Answer 3

1. Rectus abdominis
2. External obliques
3. Internal obliques
4. Erector spinae
5. Latissimus dorsi
6. Iliopsoas (iliacus + psoas)
   (Type ll Muscle Fibers)

Question 4

Lordotic/Lordosis

Answer 4

Normal curvature of the cervical and lumbar spine regions.

Question 5

Kyphotic/Kyphosis

Answer 5

Normal curvature of the thoracic spine region.

Question 6

Scoliosis

Answer 6

Abnormal curve of the spine from side to side.

Question 7

Drawing-in Maneuver

Answer 7

Recruits local core stabilizers by drawing in the navel toward the spine.

Question 8

Bracing

Answer 8

Contracting the rectus abdominis and obliques at the same time.

Question 9

Rotatores

Answer 9

Muscles located between thoracic vertebrae

Question 10

Multifidus

Answer 10

Small, triangular muscle bundles located on both side of the spinal column.

Question 11

Pelvic Floor Musculature

Answer 11

Group of muscles found inside the middle of pelvis.

Question 12

Quadratus Lumborum

Answer 12

Attached from the hip to rib cage in the back for lateral flexion of spine.

Question 13

Iliopsoas (iliacus + psoas)

Answer 13

Attached in front of the pelvis for hip flexion.