The Spine
Name the 3 major sections of the spine
Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar
What 3 bones make up the shoulder girdle?
Humerus, Scapula, and Clavicle
What is the triangular bone at the base of the spine called?
The Sacrum
What are your "6-pack" muscles called?
Rectus Abdominis
What are the bones of the spine called?
Vertebrae
What are the 5 movements of the spine?
Flexion
Extension
Rotation
Lateral Flexion
Axial Extension
What muscle helps with shoulder stabilization, especially when arm balancing?
Serratus Anterior
How do you best stretch the hip flexors?
Asymmetrically- crescent lunge, dancer's pose, etc.
The Psoas
In cat pose, what is the movement of the scapulas?
Protraction
What are the joints of the spine called?
What is another name for the shoulder joint?
Glenohumeral joint
Name the gluteal muscles
Gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus
Name the main breathing muscle
The Diaphragm
What is the largest nerve in the human body?
Sciatic nerve
What is another name for the sympathetic nervous system and where is it located?
Fight or Flight
Thoracic spine
Name 1 of the muscles of the rotator cuff
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Subscapularis
What is the primary muscle being stretched in half pigeon pose?
The Piriformis
What is the socket of the hipbone called?
Acetabulum
Name the longest muscle in the body
Sartorius
What muscle stabilizes the spine during lateral flexion and extension?
Quadratus lumborum
What is the network of nerves that provides movement and feeling to the shoulder?
Brachial plexus
What kind of curve does the low back have?
Lordotic curve
What pose would be most effective to stimulate the lymphatic system?
Eagle Pose/Garudasana
What is the most effective way to regulate your nervous system?
BREATHING!