rectus abdominus muscle
| MUSCLE | rectus abdominus |
|---|---|
| Alias | rectus abdominis, abdominal muscle |
| ACTION | Trunk/Vertebral column:
|
| Origin | Xiphoid process of sternum, costal cartilages of ribs 5, 6 and 7 |
| Insertion | Pubic crest and pubic symphysis |
| Innervation | Intercostal nerves;
Ventral rami of thoracic spinal nerves. |
| Nerve Root | T7–T12 (T6/7-L1) |
| Artery | inferior epigastric artery |
External links
- Rectus abdominis muscle, Wikipedia, at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectus_abdominis_muscle
References
- ↑ Martini, F.H., Nath, J.L., & Bartholomew, E.F. (2015). Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Tenth Edition, CA: Pearson.
- ↑ Tortora, G.J. & Derrickson, B. (2017), Principles of ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY, 15th Edition. NJ: Wiley.
- ↑ http://www.anatomyexpert.com/
- ↑ Wikipedia http://www.wikipedia.org/
