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Pilates Muscles #3
Pelvic Wall & Abdominals
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Pelvic Wall | Piriformis, Pelvic Floor |
| Piriformis | Laterally rotates the extended high or abducts the flexed thigh. |
| Pelvic Floor | Ischiococcygeus and Pubococcygeus aka Kegel Muscles |
| Abdominals | Transverse, Rectus, Internal & External Obliques |
| Transverse Abdominals | Helps compress the ribs and viscera, providing thoracic and pelvic stability. |
| Internal Obliques | When contracted it rotates and side-bends the trunk. |
| External Obliques | Pulls the chest downwards and compresses the abdominal cavity. |
| Rectus Abdominis | Flexes the Spine |