Assess Function Of Muscle

Question 1

Rectus abdominis

Answer 1

In sitting position, ask patient to resist you pushing their shoulders towards the plinth

Question 2

Transverse Abdominis

Answer 2

Patient lying in a hook lying position, find the ASIS, and move two inches toward the midline then one inch inferior apply light pressure. When the muscle is contracted you will feel muscle tension popping under your finger

Question 3

Internal and external abdominal oblique

Answer 3

In sitting position, with patient rotated towards one side, ask patient to resist you pushing their shoulders the opposite way

Question 4

quadratus lumborum

Answer 4

patient prone. Ask patient to grab sides of plinth, and hip hitch on one side. Put hands on lower leg and lean back with body weight to see if the muscle holds in that position

Question 5

Erector spinae

Answer 5

patient prone, ask them to lift their head and shoulders off the plinth.