Abdominal muscle group

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The abdominal muscles support the trunk, allow movement and hold organs in place by regulating internal abdominal pressure.
The deep abdominal muscles, together with muscles in the back, make up your 'core' muscles and help keep your body stable and balanced, and protects your spine.
Causes of abdominal muscle strains include overstretching, overuse or a violent, poorly performed movement of the trunk.

The abdominal muscles are located between the ribs and the pelvis on the front of the body. The abdominal muscles support the trunk, allow movement and hold organs in place by regulating internal abdominal pressure.

Consult with your doctor, physiotherapist or sports physician for proper diagnosis and treatment of abdominal muscle injuries.

Abdominal muscles explained

The four main abdominal muscle groups that combine to completely cover the internal organs include:

transversus abdominis – the deepest muscle layer. Its main roles are to stabilise the trunk and maintain internal abdominal pressure
rectus abdominis – slung between the ribs and the pubic bone at the front of the pelvis. When contracting, this muscle has the characteristic bumps or bulges that are commonly called ‘the six pack’. The main function of the rectus abdominis is to move the body between the ribcage and the pelvis
external oblique muscles – these are on each side of the rectus abdominis. The external oblique muscles allow the trunk to twist, but to the opposite side of whichever external oblique is contracting. For example, the right external oblique contracts to turn the body to the left
internal oblique muscles – these flank the rectus abdominis and are located just inside the hipbones. They operate in the opposite way to the external oblique muscles. For example, twisting the trunk to the left requires the left side internal oblique and the right side external oblique to contract together.

Core muscles

Think of your core as a strong column that links the upper body and lower body together. Having a solid core creates a foundation for all activities. All our movements are powered by the torso – the abdominals and back work together to support the spine when we sit, stand, bend over, pick things up, exercise and more.

Your core muscles are the muscles deep within the abdominals and back, attaching to the spine or pelvis. Some of these muscles include the transversus abdominis, the muscles of the pelvic floor, and the oblique muscles.

Another muscle that is involved in moving the trunk is the multifidus. This is a deep back muscle that runs along the spine. It works together with the transversus abdominis to increase spine stability and protect against back injury or strain during movement or normal posture. Proper ‘core strengthening’ techniques, learned from a skilled allied health professional, can support the combined function of these muscle groups.

Effective abdominal exercises

When you decide to add some abdominal exercises to your exercise program, be careful about which ones you choose. A qualified fitness instructor can help you develop a safe, effective program. If you have a pre-existing injury or medical condition, consult an exercise physiologist or physiotherapist.

Incorporate exercises to train your core muscle group, rather than standard crunches that target separate muscles. Some effective abdominal muscle training methods include:

Pilates (pronounced Pi-lah-teez) is an exercise technique traditionally used by dancers for deep-body conditioning and injury rehabilitation.
The stability ball (or fitball, Swiss ball or exercise ball) is an extra-large, inflatable ball designed to improve balance while targeting specific muscle groups. You can use exercise balls in a variety of ways to challenge balance, stability and torso strength.

Muscle strains

You can strain your abdominal muscles from overstretching or overuse. Prevention strategies include regular stretching, warming up prior to exercise and cooling down afterwards, and keeping good form while playing sport.

Where to get help

Your doctor
Doctor specialising in sports medicine
Physiotherapist
Exercise physiologist
ESSA Exercise & Sports Science Australia Tel. (07) 3862 4122
Sports Doctors Australia Tel. (02) 8116 9815
Sports Medicine Australia – Victoria Tel. (03) 9674 8777

Things to remember

The abdominal muscles support the trunk, allow movement and hold organs in place by regulating internal abdominal pressure.
The deep abdominal muscles, together with muscles in the back, make up your core muscles.
Your core muscles help keep your body stable and balanced, and protect your spine.
Muscle strains can be prevented by regular stretching, warming up prior to exercise and cooling down afterwards, and keeping good form while playing sport.

Cramps and stitches,Australian Institute of Sport.
Barr KP, Griggs M, Cadby T, 2005, Lumbar stabilization: core concepts and current literature – part 1, PubMed, US National Library of Medicine. More information here.
Barr KP, Griggs M, Cadby T, 2007, Lumbar stabilization: a review of core concepts and current literature – part 2, PubMed, US National Library of Medicine. More information here.

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Reviewed on: 30-06-2015

Abdominal muscles - Better Health Channel

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Summary

Read the full fact sheet

The abdominal muscles support the trunk, allow movement and hold organs in place by regulating internal abdominal pressure.
The deep abdominal muscles, together with muscles in the back, make up your 'core' muscles and help keep your body stable and balanced, and protects your spine.
Causes of abdominal muscle strains include overstretching, overuse or a violent, poorly performed movement of the trunk.

Consult with your doctor, physiotherapist or sports physician for proper diagnosis and treatment of abdominal muscle injuries.

Abdominal muscles explained

The four main abdominal muscle groups that combine to completely cover the internal organs include:

transversus abdominis – the deepest muscle layer. Its main roles are to stabilise the trunk and maintain internal abdominal pressure
rectus abdominis – slung between the ribs and the pubic bone at the front of the pelvis. When contracting, this muscle has the characteristic bumps or bulges that are commonly called ‘the six pack’. The main function of the rectus abdominis is to move the body between the ribcage and the pelvis
external oblique muscles – these are on each side of the rectus abdominis. The external oblique muscles allow the trunk to twist, but to the opposite side of whichever external oblique is contracting. For example, the right external oblique contracts to turn the body to the left
internal oblique muscles – these flank the rectus abdominis and are located just inside the hipbones. They operate in the opposite way to the external oblique muscles. For example, twisting the trunk to the left requires the left side internal oblique and the right side external oblique to contract together.

Core muscles

Effective abdominal exercises

Incorporate exercises to train your core muscle group, rather than standard crunches that target separate muscles. Some effective abdominal muscle training methods include:

Pilates (pronounced Pi-lah-teez) is an exercise technique traditionally used by dancers for deep-body conditioning and injury rehabilitation.
The stability ball (or fitball, Swiss ball or exercise ball) is an extra-large, inflatable ball designed to improve balance while targeting specific muscle groups. You can use exercise balls in a variety of ways to challenge balance, stability and torso strength.

Muscle strains

Where to get help

Your doctor
Doctor specialising in sports medicine
Physiotherapist
Exercise physiologist
ESSA Exercise & Sports Science Australia Tel. (07) 3862 4122
Sports Doctors Australia Tel. (02) 8116 9815
Sports Medicine Australia – Victoria Tel. (03) 9674 8777

Things to remember

The abdominal muscles support the trunk, allow movement and hold organs in place by regulating internal abdominal pressure.
The deep abdominal muscles, together with muscles in the back, make up your core muscles.
Your core muscles help keep your body stable and balanced, and protect your spine.
Muscle strains can be prevented by regular stretching, warming up prior to exercise and cooling down afterwards, and keeping good form while playing sport.

Cramps and stitches,Australian Institute of Sport.
Barr KP, Griggs M, Cadby T, 2005, Lumbar stabilization: core concepts and current literature – part 1, PubMed, US National Library of Medicine. More information here.
Barr KP, Griggs M, Cadby T, 2007, Lumbar stabilization: a review of core concepts and current literature – part 2, PubMed, US National Library of Medicine. More information here.

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Abdominal muscle group, 5 letters, first letter P - crossword puzzles and crossword puzzles

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"Cubes" on the stomach
Abdominal cubes
Abdominal muscles
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Hydraulic or abdominal
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Pressure plate
Athlete's belly
Stomach, inflated on the simulator
Stomach squeezed by sports
Both abdominal and hydraulic
Irina (born 1939), Russian athlete, Olympic champion (hurdling, pentathlon)
Cabbage Presser
Cabbage pressed
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Machine, device for forming materials; a device for compacting something, changing its shape, separating liquid by means of pressure
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Pressure plate
French Coffee Pot
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What does an athlete inflate on his stomach?
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topography, origin, attachment and functions.

muscles belly is classified by location and form into two groups. Anterolateral group includes: long muscles (rectum abdominal and pyramidal muscles) broad muscles (external and internal oblique abdominal muscles, transverse muscle abdomen). The back group is represented square muscle of the lower back.

Straight muscle the abdomen is located in its own vagina formed by aponeuroses broad abdominal muscles. It starts from V-VII ribs and from the xiphoid process; attached to the superior edge of the pubis symphysis. Through 3-4 tendon jumpers this muscle is divided into 4-5 segments. Jumpers are firmly fused with anterior vaginal wall straight abdominal muscles, which increases strength muscles. Function: when cutting straight lowering of the abdominal muscles ribs and trunk flexion; muscle raises the pelvis and is involved in the tilt of the body.

Pyramidal muscle unstable, starts from the top branches of the pubic bone and is attached to the lower part of the white line of the abdomen. Function: tenses the white line of the abdomen.

outdoor oblique abdominal muscle starts from the 8 lower ribs. her bundles head obliquely down and forward to midline. Anteriorly the muscle passes into an extensive aponeurosis, which along the median lines intertwined with aponeuroses broad abdominal muscles opposite sides. The lower edge of the aponeurosis forms inguinal ligament. The back bundles are attached to the iliac crest.

Internal oblique abdominal muscle covered by the previous muscle. She starts from the iliac crest and lateral half of the inguinal ligament. her muscle beams are oriented at an angle of 90° to previous muscle and attach to XII, XI and X ribs. Towards the middle muscle forms an aponeurosis divided into two sheets covering rectus abdominis. In the middle of the front abdominal wall aponeurosis of abdominal muscles opposite side intertwined between themselves. The lower bundles of the inner oblique abdominal muscles accompany the seminal cord, connect with fibers from transverse abdominal muscle and form muscle that lifts the testicle. Function: oblique abdominal muscles with bilateral contraction flex the spine and lower the lower ribs; with unilateral contraction - turn the body to the side.

Transverse abdominal muscle located below the previous one. She starts from the six lower ribs, from iliac crest and from the lateral thirds of the inguinal ligament. muscle bundles go in the transverse direction and pass into an aponeurosis that intertwines with aponeuroses of the broad abdominal muscles opposite side. Function: muscle contraction causes an increase intra-abdominal pressure and thus ensures a normal position abdominal organs. Abdominal muscles anterolateral group form abdominal press, playing a protective and support function for abdominal organs cavity, as well as participating in providing urination and defecation.

Square lumbar muscle located in the back wall abdominal cavity. It starts from iliac crest and transverse processes of the lower lumbar vertebrae, attached to the XII rib and transverse processes of the upper lumbar vertebrae. Function: holds the spine in vertical position; with unilateral contraction tilts the spine side.

Region the abdomen is divided into three sections through two horizontal lines: top - l connects the front ends tenth ribs; bottom - connects anterior superior iliac spines bones. The upper abdomen is called epigastrium, middle - womb and lower - hypogastrium. Through two vertical lines running along the lateral margins rectus abdominis muscles (pararectal lines), in the epigastrium secrete the middle - epigastric proper (epigastric) area and paired (left and right) subcostal areas. middle department (womb) is divided into paraumbilical, right and left lateral areas of the abdomen. The lower part (hypogastric) - on the pubic, right and left groin areas.

TO anatomical structures of the abdomen, having a special structure and important clinical significance, refer to the vagina rectus abdominis, linea alba and inguinal canal. Structural features these formations cause the presence of so-called "weak" places, within which are often formed hernias - saccular protrusions of the wall, which may contain internal organs. In the abdomen, they are considered weak the following places: inguinal canal, umbilical ring, section of the white line located above the navel, as well as the back wall rectus sheath below the umbilicus.

Vagina rectus abdominis . The rectus abdominis muscle is closed in a strong fibrous sheath formed aponeuroses of the broad abdominal muscles. IN The vagina has two walls - front and back, which are on everything throughout are arranged differently. Higher navel anterior wall form: aponeurosis external oblique abdominal muscle and anterior aponeurosis plate of the internal oblique muscles; back - back plate aponeurosis of the internal oblique muscle abdomen, aponeurosis of the transverse muscle, transverse fascia and serosa - peritoneum. At a distance of 2-5 cm below umbilicus, the anterior wall is formed by aponeuroses all three broad abdominal muscles, fused between themselves; back - only transverse fascia and peritoneum.

White belly line formed as a result of fusion and decussation of fibers of wide aponeuroses abdominal muscles on opposite sides. Above the navel, its width is 1-2 cm, and below the navel 3 - 4 mm. White line thickness from top to bottom increases.

Groin channel is a slit space above the groin bunch. In men in the inguinal canal the spermatic cord is located, in women - round ligament of the uterus. Inguinal length channel in an adult is 4-5 cm. The channel has four walls and two holes.

Front wall formed by the aponeurosis of the outer oblique abdominal muscle, posterior - transverse fascia and peritoneum. top wall channel make up the lower bundles of the inner oblique and transverse abdominal muscles, and the lower - groove of the inguinal ligament.

outdoor orifice (superficial inguinal ring) is a gap in the aponeurosis external oblique muscle of the abdomen. It limited to the legs of the external aponeurosis oblique muscle of the abdomen: from below - lateral, from above - medial, with lateral sides - interpeduncular fibers own fascia of the abdomen, with medial sides - a curved ligament - a bundle fibers bordering the pubic tubercle.