abdominal wall Flashcards by Kristen Hopkins

RECTUS ABDOMINIS

Superior: xyphoid process & costal cartilages
Inferior: pubic crest
BA: trunk flexion
ventral rami spinal nerves

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EXTERNAL OBLIQUE ABDOMINAL

outer surface lower 8 ribs 
iliac crest &amp; linea alba
UA: contralateral trunk rotation
BA: trunk flexion
ventral rami spinal  nerves

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INTERNAL OBLIQUE ABDOMINAL

inguinal lgament, iliac crest, TL fascia
lower ribs &amp; costal cartilages &amp; linea alba
UA: ipsilateral trunk rotation
BA: trunk flexion
ventral rami spinal  nerves

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TRANSVERSE ABDOMINAL

TL fascia, lower ribs, ant iliac crest & inguinal ligament
linea alba & pubic crest
BA: stabilise trunk, increase intra-abdominal pressure
ventral rami spinal nerves

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QUADRATUS LUMBORUM

iliac crest
12th rib &amp; lumbar transverse processes
BA: stabilise lumbar spine
UA: ipsilateral lateral flexion
ventral rami spinal  nerves

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abdominal wall Flashcards

(5 cards)