Yoga Anatomy

Chaturanga Dandasana

Four-Limbed Stick Pose

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chatur = four; anga = limb; danda = staff, stick

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Serratus

anterior Rectus

abdominis

Triceps

brachii

Spinal

extensors

Gluteus

maximus

Hamstrings

Gastrocnemius

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Pectoralis

major

External

oblique

Serratus

anterior

Rectus

abdominis

Rectus

femoris

Vastus

lateralis

Vastus

medialis

Quadriceps:

Classification

Symmetrical arm support pose

Skeletal joint actions

Spine Upper limbs Lower limbs

Neutral spine Scapular abduction, elbow

flexion, forearm pronation,

wrist dorsiflexion

Hip neutral extension and

adduction, knee extension,

ankle dorsiflexion