Abdominal Muscles Flashcards
Rectus abdominus origin
Pubic symphysis & pubic crest
Rectus abdominus insertion
Xiphoid process, costal cartilages 5-7
Rectus abdominus action
Flexes trunk, compresses abdominal viscera
Rectus abodominus innervation
Ventral rami
Rectus abdominus blood supply
Superior and inferior epigastric arteries
Internal oblique origin
Thoracolumbar fascia, anterior 2/3 iliac crest, lateral half of inguinal ligament
Internal oblique insertion
Inferior border of ribs 10-12
Internal oblique action
Compresses and supports abdominal viscera, flexes and rotates trunk
Internal oblique innervation
Ventral rami of six inferior thoracic and first lumbar nerves
Internal oblique blood supply
Superior and inferior epigastric and deep circumflex iliac arteries
External oblique origin
External surfaces of ribs 5-12
External oblique insertion
Linda alba, pubic tubercle, anterior half of iliac crest
External oblique action
Flex and rotate trunk
External oblique innervation
Ventral rami of six inferior thoracic nerves
External oblique blood supply
Superior and inferior epigastric arteries