Term
| Rectus abdominis :: Origin |
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Definition
| Pubic crest and symphysis |
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Term
| Rectus abdominis :: Insertion |
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Definition
| Xiphoid process & costal cartilages of ribs 5-7 |
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Term
| Rectus abdominis :: Action |
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Definition
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Term
| External oblique :: Origin |
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Definition
| Anterior surface of last 8 ribs |
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Term
| External oblique :: Insertion |
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Definition
| Linea alba, pubic crest and tubercles, and iliac crest |
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Term
| External oblique :: Action |
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Definition
| Flexes and rotates vertebral column; lateral flexion; compresses abdomen |
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Term
| Internal oblique :: Origin |
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Definition
| Inguinal ligament, iliac crest and lumbar fascia |
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Term
| Internal oblique :: Insertion |
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Definition
| Linea alba, pubic crest & costal cartilage of last 3 ribs |
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Term
| Internal oblique :: Action |
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Definition
| Flexes and rotates vertebral column; lateral flexion; compresses abdomen |
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Term
| Transverse abdominis :: Origin |
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Definition
| Inguinal ligament, iliac crest, lumbar fascia & cartilage of last 6 ribs |
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Term
| Transverse abdominis :: Insertion |
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Definition
| Linea alba and pubic crest |
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Term
| Transverse abdominis :: Action |
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Definition
| Compresses abdomen to support abdominal viscera |
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