Abdominal Muscles Flashcards by Eric Kim | Brainscape

Q

Rectus abdominis

A

Superior portion of pubic bone

Costal cartilages of inferior ribs

Flexes the trunk

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External oblique

A

Inferior 8 ribs

Iliac crest

Laterall flexes trunk

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Internal oblique

A

Iliac crest

Linea alba

Laterally flexes trunk

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Transversus abdominis

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Iliac crest

Linea alba

Compresses abdominal cavity

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