Table 2 Functional characteristics of muscles in the lordotic posture
From: Non-structural misalignments of body posture in the sagittal plane
| Muscle | Lengthened | Shortened | Hypoactive | Hyperactive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rectus abdominis | + | + | ||
| Abdominal internal oblique (anterior part) | + | + | ||
| Abdominal internal oblique (posterior part) | + | + | ||
| Abdominal external oblique | + | + | ||
| Gluteus maximus | + | + | ||
| Gluteus medius (posterior part) | + | + | ||
| Hamstrings | + | + | ||
| Erector spinae part lumbar (in sitting) | + | + | ||
| Erector spinae part lumbar (in standing) | + | + | ||
| Quadratus lumborum (medial part) | + | + | ||
| Quadratus lumborum (lateral part) | + | + | ||
| Iliacus | + | + | ||
| Psoas | + | + | ||
| Two-joint hip flexors | + | + | ||
| Gastrocnemius | + | + | ||
| Soleus | + | + |