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Muscles of the Thorax and Abdomen
Insertions
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
04/24/2011

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Term
External Intercostals
Definition
Superior margins of next lower rib (2-12)
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Internal Intercostals
Definition
Inferior margin of next higher rib (1-11)
Term
Innermost Intercostals
Definition
Medial edge of next higher rib
Term
Transverses Thoracis
Definition
Posterior side of costal cartilages 2-6
Term
Diaphragm
Definition
Central Tendon
Term
Rectus Abdominis
Definition
Superior edge of pubis
Term
External Oblique
Definition
Medial ends become fibrous and form lina alba
Term
Internal Oblique
Definition
Ribs 10-12, lower fibers mesh with lina alba
Term
Trasversus Abdominus
Definition
Transverse processes of L1-L5, lower 6 costal cartilages, iliac crest, inguinal ligament. Fibers mesh with lina alba
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Quadratus Lumborum
Definition
Transverse processes of L1-L4 and ribs 12
Term
Psoas Major
Definition
Inserts on the lesser trochanter of the femur as part of iliopsoas
Term
Psoas Minor
Definition
Iliopubic eminence of pelvis
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