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Quadratus Lumborum

The quadratus lumborum muscle is a common muscle involved in lower back pain.

Origin

  • Posterior iliac crest
  • Iliolumbar ligament

Insertion

  • Twelfth rib
  • Transerve processes of L1-L4

Actions

  • Laterally flexes (side-bends) trunk

Innervation

  • Ventral rami of the subcostal nerve
  • Lumbar nerves

Daily uses

  • Bending sideways to pick something up

Example strengthening exercises

Example stretches


Quadratus Lumborum

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