Anatomy 101 Abdominal Muscles Functions Flashcards

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External Oblique action

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flexes and laterally bends trunk
compresses abdominal cavity

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internal oblique action

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flexes and laterally bends trunk
compresses abdominal cavity

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transversus abdominis action

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compresses abdominal cavity

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4
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rectus abdominis action

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flexes trunk with vertebral column fixed
compresses abdominal cavity

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