Muscles Of The Abdomen Flashcards
1
Q
Recuts abdominis
A
Origin: ribcage
Insertion: pubic bones
Action: flection of trunk, compresses abdominal contents
Covered by the rectus sheath
6 pack
2
Q
Tendinitis intersects
A
- in between the abs of rectus abdominis
- connection between superficial and deep rectus sheaths
3
Q
Linea alba
A
Midline of abs
4
Q
External abdominal obliques
A
- flexes trunk, compresses abdominal contents, contralaterally rotation of trunk
- has aponeurosis tendon that becomes the inguinal ligament
5
Q
Internal abdominal obliques
A
- flexes trunk, compresses abdominal contents, ipsilateral rotation of trunk
- located beneath the external abdominal oblique
- becomes the cremaster
6
Q
Transverse abdominis
A
- compresses contents of abdomen, ipsilateral trunk rotation
- is a muscle layer of the anterior and lateral abdominal wall
7
Q
Quadratus Lumborum
A
Lifts the pelvis up on one side, lateral bend of the trunk, trunk extension
8
Q
Inguinal región
A
Aponeurosis of the external oblique - inguinal ligament/inguinal canal
9
Q
Origin of inguinal ligament
A
Aponeurosis of external abdominal oblique and ASIS
10
Q
Insertion of inguinal ligament
A
Pubic tubercle
11
Q
Inguinal canal
A
Deep ring to superficial ring
Male content: spermatic cord
Female content: round ligament
