Muscles of the Anterior and Lateral Abdominal Wall Flashcards
1
Q
External Abdominal Oblique
A
O: Lower 8 ribs
I: Linea alva
A: Rotates vertebral column and compresses abdominal contents
N: Intercostal nerve
2
Q
Internal Abdominal Oblique
A
O: Iliac crest
I: Linea alba
A: Rotates vertebral column and compresses abdominal contents
N: Intercostal nerves
3
Q
Rectus abdominus
A
O: Pubis
I: Xiphoid process and ribs
A: Flexes vertebral column and compresses abdominal contents
N: Intercostal nerves
4
Q
Transverse abdominus
A
O: Last 6 ribs and iliac crest
I: Linea alba
A: Compresses abdominal contents
N: Intercostal nerves
