Abdominal Wall

Question 1

Abdominal wall is part of

Answer 1

Our core

Our abs

Long flat muscles adjacent to the umbilicus

Question 2

Rectus Abdominis

Answer 2

Action: flexes lumbar spine

Question 3

Internal obliques

Answer 3

Actions: bilaterally: compresses abdomen

Actions: unilaterally: ipsilateral truck rotation

Supports the abdominal wall

Assists in forced respiration

Aids in raising pressure in the abdominal area

Rotates and turns the trunk with help from other muscles

Same side rotators

Question 4

External obliques

Answer 4

Actions: Contralateral rotation of the torso

Actions: lateral flexion and rotation of the trunk known as a side bend

Run diagonally across the side of the abdomen

Question 5

Transverse Abdominus

Answer 5

Actions: Compresses abdominal contents

Supports your spine by bracing it, especially when your picking up something heavy.

Covering your entire abdomen from sternum to pubic bone

“Muscular corset”