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Transversus Abdominis Muscle

Transversus Abdominis Muscle

Author: Scott A. Sheffield MS

Last update: Nov 2nd, 2022

The transversus abdominis muscle is a thin and deep muscle located at the anterior abdominal wall. It is important for providing stability to the trunk and pelvis.

Transversus Abdominis Muscle

Transversus abdominis muscle with labels: Deltoid, latissimus dorsi, external oblique, biceps brachii, abdominal aponeurosis, pectoralis major, serratus anterior

Transversus abdominis muscle with labels: Pectoralis minor, latissimus dorsi, external oblique, biceps brachii, abdominal aponeurosis, , serratus anterior, Linea alba

Transversus abdominis muscle with labels: Pectoralis minor, latissimus dorsi, external oblique, biceps brachii, abdominal aponeurosis, , serratus anterior, Linea alba

Transversus abdominis muscle with labels: external oblique, linea alba, internal oblique, abdominal aponeurosis

Transversus abdominis muscle with labels: external oblique, linea alba, internal oblique, transversus abdominis, abdominal aponeurosis

Transversus abdominis labeled and highlighted origin and insertion

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Attachments of Transversus Abdominis Muscle: Origin & Insertion

Origin: (proximal attachments)
a. Anterior iliac crest, lateral half of inguinal ligament, thoracolumbar fascia and cartilages of ribs 6-12.

Insertion: (distal attachments)
a. Abdominal aponeurosis to linea alba, xiphoid process and pubic symphysis.

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Actions of the abdomen:

a. Compresses abdomen.

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Innervation of Transversus Abdominis Muscle:

7-12 intercostal, iliohyogastric, and ilioinguinal nerves.

An Overview of the Transversus Abdominis Muscle:

Muscles That Act On Abdominal Wall

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Test yourself on transversus abdominis muscle with answers shown:Deltoid, pectoralis major, latissimis dorsi, serratus anterior, biceps brachii, external oblique, linea alba, rectus abdominis, abdominal aponeurosis

Test yourself on transversus abdominis muscle with answers shown:Pectoralis major, latissimis dorsi, serratus anterior, biceps brachii, external oblique, linea alba, rectus abdominis, abdominal aponeurosis

Test yourself on transversus abdominis muscle with answers shown:Pectoralis minor, latissimis dorsi, serratus anterior, biceps brachii, external oblique, linea alba, rectus abdominis, abdominal aponeurosis

Test yourself on transversus abdominis muscle with answers shown: :External intercostals, internal intercostals, serratus anterior, external oblique, linea alba, rectus abdominis, abdominal aponeurosis

Test Yourself on transverse abdominis with labels: 1. Latissimus Dorsi 2. Serratus Anterior 3. External Oblique 4. Linea Alba 5. Rectus Abdominis 6. Abdominal Aponeurosis

Test yourself on transversus abdominis muscle with answers shown:External intercostals, internal intercostals, external oblique, linea alba, rectus abdominis, abdominal aponeurosis

Test yourself on transversus abdominis muscle with answers shown: external oblique, linea alba, rectus abdominis, abdominal aponeurosis

Test yourself on transversus abdominis muscle with answers shown: external oblique, transversus abdominis, rectus abdominis, abdominal aponeurosis

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