transverse abdominus muscle
| MUSCLE | transverse abdominus |
|---|---|
| Alias | transversus abdominis, transverse abdominal muscle, transversalis |
| ACTION | Ribs:
Abdominopelvic cavity:
Raises the intra-abdominal pressure; |
| Origin | Inner surface of the costal cartilage of the lower 6 ribs |
| Insertion | Iliac crest, thoracolumbar fascia, inguinal ligament |
| Innervation | Ventral rami of thoracic spinal nerves |
| Nerve Root | T7-L1 |
| Artery | subcostal arteries |
External links
- Transverse abdominal muscle, Wikipedia, at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transverse_abdominal_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/
