Yoga Anatomy

Vrschikasana

Scorpion Pose

vrs-chee-KAHS-anna

vrschana = scorpion

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Vastus lateralis

Rectus femoris

Rectus abdominis

Deltoid

Triceps

brachii

Psoas major

Classification

Symmetrical inverted backward-bending arm support pose

Skeletal joint actions

Spine Upper limbs Lower limbs

Extension Scapular upward rotation,

elevation, and adduc-

tion; shoulder flexion and

adduction; elbow flexion;

forearm pronation

Hip extension and adduction,

knee flexion, ankle plantar

flexion

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