Archive for August 2017

Illiacus – this muscle is found in the hip. It helps to lift the thigh and rotate it inwards.

Psoas minor – this muscle is smaller than the psoas major and lies behind the psoas major. It assists in bending the lower back.

Psoas major – muscle which goes from lower back to hip. It helps to bend at the hip.

Rectus abdominus – also known as “abs”, these muscles run vertically along the full length of the abdomen. They support the large internal organs of the abdomen and help to bend forward, bringing the chest towards the knees.

Transverse abdominis – deepest muscle of the abdomen. It supports the large internal organs of the abdomen and helps to bend the spine.

Internal Oblique – this muscle is situated in the waist, beneath the external oblique. It acts to bend forward at the waist, bend sideways at the waist, and to rotate the body at the waist. It also assists in breathing.

External Oblique – this muscle in situated in the waist. It acts to bend forward at the waist and to rotate the body at the waist.

Diaphragm – dome-shaped muscle that plays a major role in breathing

Intercostals – located in the ribcage. They help with breathing.

Pectoralis Minor – positioned below pectoralis major. It stabilises the shoulder blade and raises ribs when inhaling.