Term
| External Oblique Abdominal Muscle |
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Definition
| 1. Directed caudally and ventrally |
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Term
| Internal Oblique Abdominal Muscle |
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Definition
| 1. Directed caudally and cranially |
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Term
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Definition
1. Multiple bellies
a. Muscle-tendon-muscle-tendon-etc.
2. Runs from sternum to pubis
3. Forms abdominal cavity
4. Most internal |
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Term
| Transverse Abdominal Muscle |
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Definition
1. Originates from thoraco-lumbar fascia
2. Inserts in the linea alba |
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Term
| External Intercostal Muscle |
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Definition
a. Located between the ribs
b. Moves to change the volume in the thoracic cavity
c. Angled caudally |
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Term
| Internal Intercostal Muscle |
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Definition
a. Located between the ribs
b. Moves to change the volume in the thoracic cavity
c. Angled cranially |
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