| |

Transverse abdominal muscle :

Transverse abdominal muscle :-

Muscle details :-

a muscle layer of the anterior and lateral (front and side) abdominal wall which is deep to (layered below) the internal oblique muscle. It is thought by most fitness instructors to be a significant component of the core.

Origin :-

Iliac crest, inguinal ligament, thoracolumbar fascia, and costal cartilages 7-12 .

Insertion :-

Xiphoid process, linea alba, pubic crest and pecten pubis via conjoint tendon.

Nerve supplly :-

Thoracoabdominal nn. (T6-T11), Subcostal n. (T12), iliohypogastric nerve (L1), and ilioinguinal nerve (L1).

Actions :-

Compresses abdominal contents.

Similar Posts

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *