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What does the Rectus Abdominus do? |
Flexes lumbar and lower thoracic portion of vertebral column
Origin: Synphysis pubis and pubic crest
Insertion: Cartliage of 5th and 7th ribs, xiphoid process of sternum |
Flexes... |
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What does the Transverse abdominis do? |
Compress the ribs and viscera, providing and pelvic stability Origin: inner surface of cartilage of lower six ribs, lumbar fascia and the iliac crest Insertion: inserts into the linea alba behind the rectus abdominus
Origin: Inguinal ligamanet, lilac crest and the thorocolumbar fascia |
Compresses... Provides..... |
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What do the External obliques do? |
Rotates vertebral column to opposite side.
Compresses, abdomen and stabilises and stabilises torso,
Flexes vertebral column to same side
Origin: Lower ribs
Insertion: Anterior part of the iliac crest, abdominal aponeurosis to linea alba |
Roatates... Compresses.... Flexes.... |
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What do the internal obliques do |
Compresses abdomen and stabilises torso,
Flexes vertebral column to same side,
Rotates vertebral column to same side
Origin: Inguinal ligament, lilac crest and the thoracolumbar fascia Insertion: abdominal aponeurosis to linea alba, internal surface o flower three ribs
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Compresses... Stabilises... Flexes.... Rotates... |
