An abdominal brace or "drawing in" maneuver similar to a posterior tilt of the pelvis, which flattens the lumbar curve, is caused by a simultaneous co-contraction of the transversus abdominus and muscles.
A) Longissimus
B) Spinalis
C) Cervicis
D) Multifidus
E) Iliocostalis

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The transversus abdominis and multifidus muscles work together to perform an abdominal brace or "drawing in" maneuver, which includes a posterior tilt of the pelvis that flattens the lumbar curve. This co-contraction provides stability to the lumbar spine.

An Abdominal Brace or "Drawing In" Maneuver Similar to a Posterior