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A 40 yr old woman comes to the office due to a chronic back pain. Exercises to strengthen the abdominal muscles are recommended. STraight leg raising consists of raising both lower extermity while lying on the back. Which muscle is invovled?
A)Erector Spinae
B) Illiopsoas
C) Lat. Dorsi
D) Qudatras lumborum




Is it B or D? Forgot the action of both.....

  #2

B, iliopsoas action is hipflexion and allows for the motion described in the question.

  #3

Agreed , Illiopsoas







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