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Definition
Origin: ribs 5-12
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| External oblique insertion |
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Definition
Insertion: anterior half of iliac crest, symphysis and superior pubis
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Definition
Action: compresses abdomen, depresses ribs, flexes spine, unilateral contraction causes contralateral rotation of waist
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Term
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Definition
Origin: iliac crest, inguinal ligament and thoracolumbar fascia
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Term
| Internal oblique insertion |
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Definition
Insertion: ribs 10-12, costal cartridges 7-10, pubis
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Term
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Definition
Action: compresses abdomen, depresses ribs, flexes spine, unilateral contraction causes ipsilateral rotation of waist
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Term
| Transverse abdominis origin |
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Definition
Origin: iliac crest, thoracolumbar fascia, inguinal ligament, and cartilidges of ribs 7-12
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Term
| Transverse abdominis insertion |
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Definition
Insertion: linea alba, pubis
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Term
| Transverse abdominis action |
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Definition
Action: compresses abdomen
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Term
| External intercostals origin |
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Definition
Origin: inferior margin of ribs 1-11
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Term
| External intercostals insertion |
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Definition
Insertion: superior border of rib below
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Term
| External intercostals action |
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Definition
Action: elevates and protracts ribs
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Term
| Internal intercostals origin |
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Definition
Origin: superior margin of ribs 2-12
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Term
| Internal intercostals insertion |
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Definition
Insertion: inferior border of rib above
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Term
| Internal intercostals action |
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Definition
Action: depresses and retracts ribs
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