Abdominal Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Transverse Abdominal Muscle ( M. Transversus Abdominus )
A
O: lower 6 ribs, thoracolumbar fascia, Iliac crest, lateral 1/3 inguinal ligament
I: Linea Alba
F: Support and compresses abdominal viscera
2
Q
Internal Obliquus Internus Muscle
A
O:
3
Q
Rectus Abdominus
A
O: Xiphoid process and 5 - 7th rib cartilages
I: Pubic Symphysis and Pubic Crest
4
Q
Quadratus Lumborum
A
O: Iliac crest
I: Transverse processes of L1 - L4 and rib 12
A:
5
Q
Rectus Sheath
A
Thoracic Origin: more anterior the pubic insertion
Rectus Abdominus: Three times as wide superiorly / Inferiorly
