Question

Apply information from Modules 3 & 4- Muscular System. Provide the name of a specific yoga pose, and describe at least five muscles that are utilized. List two health benefits associated with yoga. Respond to at least one other student's post. Cite supporting reference information in APA format.

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Answer 1

Bhujangasana (Cobra pose)

• The cobra pose strengthens abdominal muscles and it has a high effect on toning the uterine muscles.
• Bhujangasana contracts the dorsal muscles in the lumbar region of the spine,toning and flushing out the kidneys.

Muscles utilized

• Bhujangasana utilises certain muscles and Strengthen it ,The muscles involved are

1. Lattissimus dorsi
2. Trapezius
3. Gluteal muscle
4. Abdominal muscle
5. Deltoid & biceps
6. Thigh muscles etc

Benefits of yoga

• The main benefits of yoga are Increase in flexibility and maintainig a balanced metabolism
• other benefits are
• increase in muscle tone and strength.
• Improves the quality of breathing
• improves cardiac and circulatory health etc