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| External Abdominal Oblique |
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Definition
O: Lower borders & outer surfaces of last 8 ribs
I: Anterior half of iliac crest; Pubic tubercle; Pubic Crest; Linea Alba
Inn: Lower intercostal nerves; subcostal nerve (iliohypogastric) |
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Term
| Internal Abdominal Oblique |
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Definition
O: Lateral 2/3 of inguinal lig.; anterior 2/3 of iliac crest; thoracolumbar fascia
I: Cartilages of last 3 ribs; linea alba; crest and pecten of pubic bone
Inn: Lower intercostal nerves; subcostal (iliohypogastric); ilioinguinal |
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Definition
O:Lateral 1/3 of inguinal lig.; Anterior 2/3 of iliac crest; thoracolumbar fascia; cartilages of last 6 ribs
I: Linea alba; crest and pecten of pubic bone
Inn: Lower intercostal nerves; subcostal (iliohypogastric); ilioinguinal
A: Compresses abdomen, spinal stabilization, forced exhalation |
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Definition
O:Pubic Crest; Pubic symphysis
I: Xiphoid Process; Cartilage of ribs 5-7
Inn: Lower 6 thoracic nerves
Action: Compresses abdomen; flexes vertebral column |
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Definition
O: Ventral surface of pubic bone
I: Linea Alba
Inn: Iliohypogastric nerve; (and/or subcostal)
Action: Tenses linea alba |
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