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The rectus abdominis muscles are a pair of long muscles that run vertically up the front of the abdomen, stretching from the pubis to the xiphoid process. They compress the viscera and tense the abdominal wall.
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Rectus Abdominis.
| Origin(s) | - Pubis - Pubic symphysis |
|---|---|
| Blood Supply | Superior and inferior epigastric arteries |
- Which of the following muscles compresses the abdomen quizlet?
- What are the 4 layers of abdominal muscles?
- Which of the following muscles compresses the abdomen and flex the vertebral column?
- What are the abdominal muscles?
Which of the following muscles compresses the abdomen quizlet?
The internal oblique muscle compresses the abdominal wall.
What are the 4 layers of abdominal muscles?
Classically the anterolateral abdominal wall has been described as separate layers from superficial to deep as follows:
- Skin.
- Subcutaneous tissues (further divided into the more superficial Camper's fascia and the deeper Scarpa's fascia)
- External oblique muscle.
- Internal oblique muscle.
- Transversus abdominis muscle.
Which of the following muscles compresses the abdomen and flex the vertebral column?
Action
| Name of Muscle | Action |
|---|---|
| External abdominal oblique | Compression of abdomen, flexion and rotation of vertebral column |
| Internal abdominal oblique | Compression of abdomen, flexion and rotation of vertebral column |
| Transversus abdominis | Compression of abdomen |
| Rectus abdominis | Compression of abdomen and flexion of vertebral column |
What are the abdominal muscles?
There are five main muscles in the abdomen:
- External obliques.
- Internal obliques.
- Pyramidalis.
- Rectus abdominis.
- Transversus abdominis.
