Mar 26, Transversus Abdominis | Anatomy & Exercises for the Transverse Abs

The transversus abdominis, commonly called the transverse abs, refers to the flat innermost muscles of the abdomen. It is located below the internal oblique muscles.

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Origin

Lumbar fasciaCostal cartilages of the lower 6 ribsInner surfaces of the lower 6 ribsLateral third of the inguinal ligamentFront of the iliac crest of the ilium

Insertion

Abdominal aponeurosisLinea albaPectineal line of the PubisPubis crest of the Pubis

Function

Intra-abdominal pressureRespirationSupports the abdominal viscera^ up to TOC

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Mar 25, Rectus Abdominis | Abdominal Muscle Anatomy & Exercises

The rectus abdominis is comprised of vertical muscles running on the anterior wall of the abdomen. These muscles extend inferiorly from the symphysis pubis to the lower coastal cartilages and xiphoid process superiorly.

The linea alba, the midline connective tissue separates the two parallel muscles of this muscle.

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Origin

Insertion

Xiphoid Process5th, 6th & 7th Lower coastal cartilages

Function

Flexion of the lumbar spineIntra-abdominal pressurePostureRespiration^ up to TOC

Abs WheelBicyclesCaptain?s ChairCrunches on Swiss BallGorilla Chin CrunchLeg Pull-InProne PlankReverse CrunchesSit UpsVertical Leg Crunches^ up to TOC

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