Hypaxial muscles

Question 1

Name the function of the quadratus lumborum:

Answer 1

flex and stabilises the lumbar spine

Question 2

Name the function of the psoas minor:

Answer 2

flex and stabilise the lumber spine + rotate the pelvis

Question 3

Describe the ilopsoas muscle

Answer 3

• inserts onto the lesser trochanter of the femur
• means it also flexes the hip joint+ outwardly rotates the femur
• has both vertebral and pelvic heads