See Also: musculus transversus abdominis(medicine)
transversus abdominis(medicine)
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musculus transversalis abdominis(medicine)
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musculus transversus abdominis (medicine)


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transversus abdominis
<anatomy, muscle> Origin, seventh to twelfth costal cartilages, lumbar fascia, iliac crest, and inguinal ligament; insertion, xiphoid cartilage and linea alba and, through the conjoint tendon, pubic tubercle and pecten; action, compresses abdominal contents; nerve supply, lower thoracic.

Synonym: musculus transversus abdominis, musculus transversalis abdominis, transverse muscle of abdomen.