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09/24/2012

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Term
External Oblique
Definition
-Lower ribs
-Iliac Crest, Pubic Tubercle, & Linea Alba
Inn: intercostal nerves 7-11, subcostal, iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal nerves
Action: flexes and laterally bends the trunk
--aponeurosis gives rise to Inguinal, Lacunar, and Pectineal Ligaments
Term
Internal Oblique
Definition
-thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest, and inguinal ligament
-pubis, linea alba, and lowest ribs
Inn: intercostal nerves 7-11, subcostal, iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal nerves
Action: flexes and laterally bends the trunk
Term
Transversus Abdominis
Definition
-thoracolumbar fascia, lower ribs, iliac crest, inguinal ligament
-pubis and linea alba
Inn: intercostal nerves 7-11, subcostal, iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal nerves
Action: flexes and laterally bends trunk
Term
Rectus Abdominis
Definition
-Xiphoid and costal cartilages
-Pubis
(segmented into 3 portions via tendinous intersections and is surrounded by the aponeuroses of obliques and trans abd)
Inn: intercostal nerves 7-11 and subcostal nerve
Action: flexes the trunk
Term
Inguinal Ligament
Definition
ASIS--> pubic tubercle
-derived from external oblique
Term
Lacunar Ligament
Definition
fills notch between inguinal and pecten pubis (crescent shaped)
-derived from external oblique
Term
Pectineal Ligament
Definition
extends from lacunar ligament along the pelvic brim
-derived from external oblique
Term
Conjoint Tendon
Definition
common insertion of internal oblique and transversus abdominis
-firm anchor point for hernia repair
Term
Quadratus Lumborum
Definition
-bottom of 12th rib and lumbar transverse process
-Iliac Crest
Inn: Ventral Rami T12-L4
Action: extends (both sides) and laterally flexes (one side) the vertebral column
Term
Iliacus
Definition
-Iliac crest, fossa, and ala of sacrum
-Lesser trochanter of femur (frequently merges with psoas)
Inn: Femoral N (L2,3)
Action: flexion of the thigh (can flex trunk if legs fixed)
Term
Psoas Major
Definition
-Vertebrae T12-L5
-Lesser Trochanter of Femus (frequently merges with iliacus)
Inn: Ventral Rami L1-3
Action: flexion of thigh
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