Term
| Obliquus Externus Abdominis |
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Definition
T7-T12 spinal nerves
Flexion of trunk
Rotation of trunk to opposite side
Ipsilateral lateral bending of trunk
*tilts pelvis posteriorly |
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Term
| Obliquus Internus Abdominis |
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Definition
T7-T12 spinal nerves, L1 spinal nerve
Flexion of trunk
Rotation of trunk to same side
Ipsilateral bending of trunk
Increases abdominal pressures |
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Term
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Definition
T7-T12 spinal nerves, L1 spinal nerve
Constricts abdomen
Forced expiration |
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Term
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Definition
T7-T12 spinal nerves
Flexion of spine
Posterior tilt |
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