Abdominal Flashcards
External oblique
Origin (proximal attachment)
External surfaces of 5th to 12th ribs
External oblique
Insertion (distal attachment)
Linea alba, pubic tubercle, and anterior half of iliac crest
External oblique
Innervation
Inferior six thoracic nerves and subcostal nerve
External oblique
Main actions
Compresses and supports abdominal viscera
Flexes and rotates trunk
Internal oblique
Origin (proximal attachment)
Thoracolumbar fascia, anterior 2/3 of iliac crest, and lateral 1/2 of inguinal ligament
Internal oblique
Insertion (distal attachment)
Inferior boarders of 10th to 122th ribs, linea alba, and pubis via conjoint tendon
Internal oblique
Innervation
Anterior rami of inferior 6 thoracic nerves and 1st lumbar nerve
Internal oblique
Main actions
Compresses and supports abdominal viscera
Flexes and rotates trunk
Transversus abdominis
Origin (proximal attachment)
Internal surfaces of costal cartilages 7-12, thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest, and lateral 1/3 of inguinal ligament
Transversus abdominis
Insertion (distal attachment)
Linea alba with aponeurosis of internal oblique, pubic crest, and pecten pubis via conjoint tendon
Transversus abdominis
Innervation
Anterior rami of inferior 6 thoracic nerves and 1st lumbar nerve
Transversus abdominis
Main actions
Compresses and supports abdominal viscera
Rectus abdominis
Origin (proximal attachment)
Pubic symphysis and pubic crest
Rectus abdominis
Insertion (distal attachment)
Xiphoid process and costal cartilages 5-7
Rectus abdominis
Innervation
Anterior rami of inferior 6 thoracic nerves