Abdominal Muscles Flashcards
Originates from rib5 to 12
External oblique
Originates from lateral one third of the inguinal ligament , iliac crest and lumbodorsal fascia
Internal oblique
Inserts into outer surface of rib 10-12 an linea alba
Internal oblique
Inserts into linea alba, iliac crest and pubic tubercle
External oblique
Performs flexion and rotation of torso
Compresses and supports abdominal viscera
External oblique
Performs flexion and contralateral rotation of torso
Compresses and supports abdominal viscera
Internal oblique
Innervated by thoraco abdominal nerve
Subcostal nerve
Branches of lumbar plexus
External and internal oblique
Tranversus abdominus
Their fibers run inferiomedially
External oblique
Fibers run superomedially
Internal oblique
Inserts into conjoint tendon , xiphoid process, linea alba and pubic symphysis
Transversus abdominis
It compressed abdominal organs
Transversus abdominis
Originate from lateral one third of inguinal ligament, costal cartilages of rib 7-12,iliac crest and lumbo dorsal fascia
Transversus abdominis
BLOOD SUPPLY- INFERIOR AND SUPERIOR EPIGASTRIC ARTERIES
Internal Oblique
Transversus Abdominis
Rectus abdominis
Upper two third blood supply-lower posterior intercostal and subcostal arteries
Lower one third blood supply-deep circumflex iliac artery
External Oblique
Originate from pubic symphysis an pubic crest
Rectus abdominis
Pyramidalis