What Are Core Muscles? Everything You Need to Know

A "core muscle" is technically a muscle found in the core of a human body. The "core" is the central part of the human body that contains the pelvis, lower back, hips, and abdominal region.

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1. What is a Core Muscle? A "core muscle" is technically a muscle found in the core of a human body. The "core" is the central part of the human body that contains the pelvis, lower back, hips, and abdominal region. Therefore, a muscle will be called a "core muscle" if it's located in any of the regions or attached to the pelvis or the spine. According to research, core muscles are essential for back health and posture.

2. Classification of Core Muscles The muscles of the core are informally divided into two categories called: Major Muscles & Minor muscles The primary muscles are the ones that perform the significant functions in the core. These include: Transverse abdominis, Multifidus, Internal and external obliques, Erector spinae, Diaphragm, Pelvic floor muscles

3. Core Muscle Groups

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5. Rectus Abdominis The Rectus Abdominis contains the main front muscles of the trunk that extend from the rib cage down to the pubic bone. It is also called "abs muscle" as it comprises the "6-pack abs" that can be seen in people with low body fat. It is a part of the anterior abdominal muscles in your body and is located vertically.

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7. Transverse Abdominis The transverse abdominis is the innermost muscle in the abdomen. It attaches from the back of the rectus abdominis all the way across the body to the lower spine under the rib cage. Besides, it is present on the lateral sides of the abdominal wall. As the transverse abdominis stretches around the body, its primary function is to protect your body's internal organs and keep them in place.

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9. Obliques Obliques are groups of muscles present on each side of your core. There are two types of obliques: External oblique Internal oblique The external one is the largest of the lateral muscles and lies beneath the thoracic and abdominal skin. The internal oblique is present on the lateral sides of the abdomen.

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11. Erector Spinae The Erector Spinae is also called a "deep muscle of the back" since it is a large muscle near the thoracolumbar fascia. This group of muscles is located around your spine. The erector spinae starts from the neck and goes to the lower back. It contains three muscles that run vertically from the top of the spine to the lumbar region.

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13. Multifidus A multifidus is a group of small, short, and triangular muscles around the spinal cord. These muscles belong to the transversospinal group and are the thickest muscles in the category. Multifidus starts from the cervical spine and extends all the way to the lumbar region.

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15. Diaphragm The diaphragm is another core muscle group present just below the rib cage. It is a dome-shaped muscle that is present in the trunk. It helps to separate the thoracic and abdominal cavities. You can feel the diaphragm contract and expand as you breathe in and out. When you inhale, the diaphragm contracts and flattens. This is because it gives the thoracic cavity extra space during the process. Then, as you exhale, the diaphragm expands and takes the dome shape.

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17. Pelvic Floor The pelvic floor, as the name implies, is a group of core muscles located at the base of the pelvis. The elevator is the primary muscle of the pelvic floor. It contains muscle components called: Pubococcygeus, Puborectalis, Iliococcygeus All the pelvic floor muscles are included in the core muscle group due to their location and functions. These muscles are also used during the labor and delivery processes.

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