Definition of Abdominal external oblique muscle

1. Noun. A diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso.

Exact synonyms: External Oblique Muscle, Musculus Obliquus Externus Abdominis, Oblique
Generic synonyms: Ab, Abdominal, Abdominal Muscle
Derivative terms: Oblique

Medical Definition of Abdominal external oblique muscle

1. Origin, fifth to twelfth ribs; insertion, anterior half of lateral lip of iliac crest, inguinal ligament, and anterior layer of the rectus sheath; action, diminishes capacity of abdomen, draws thorax downward; nerve supply, thoracoabdominal nerves. Synonym: musculus obliquus externus abdominis, abdominal external oblique muscle. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Abdominal External Oblique Muscle

abdominal aorta
abdominal aortic aneurysm
abdominal aortic aneurysm
abdominal aortic coarctation
abdominal aortic plexus
abdominal apoplexy
abdominal ballottement
abdominal breathing
abdominal canal
abdominal cavity
abdominal cavity
abdominal delivery
abdominal delivery
abdominal dropsy
abdominal external oblique muscle (current term)
abdominal external oblique muscle (current term)
abdominal fibromatosis
abdominal fissure
abdominal fistula
abdominal guarding
abdominal hernia
abdominal hysterectomy
abdominal hysterotomy
abdominal injuries
abdominal internal oblique muscle
abdominal lipectomy
abdominal migraine
abdominal muscle
abdominal muscles
abdominal muscle deficiency syndrome

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