Trunk Muscles Basic Vocab Flashcards

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Q

What is thoracolumbar fascia?

A

thick layer of fascia located in posterior abdominal wall forming a base for muscle attachment (transversus, and internal oblique)

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What is the inguinal ligament?

A

inferior free border of aponeurosis of external abdominal oblique muscle stretched between ASIS and pubic tubercle

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3
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What type of ligament is the inguinal ligament?

A

not a real ligament

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4
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What is the valsalva maneuver?

A

automatically the individual increases abdominal pressure to put pressure on lumbar spine; contraction of abdominal muscles

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What is the rectus sheath?

A

sheath that is made by aponeurosis of 3 flat muscles on each side that sandwiches rectus abdominis

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What is the linea alba?

A

band of connective tissue on the anterior abdominal wall stretched between xiphoid process and pubic symphysis made by aponeurosis of 3 flat muscles form both sides

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