external oblique muscle
Definition
Noun: * A diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso: The external oblique muscle is one of the large, flat muscles that form the outer layer of the lateral abdominal wall. Its fibers run diagonally downward and forward, from the lower ribs to the pelvis and a fibrous sheath (the linea alba).
Usage
The term "external oblique muscle" is used in anatomical, medical, fitness, and athletic contexts to refer to this specific muscle. It is often discussed in relation to core strength, trunk movement, and injuries. * It functions to rotate the torso and bend it sideways (lateral flexion). * It also assists in compressing the abdominal contents.
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Advanced Usage
- Surgical Context: The external oblique muscle may be referenced in surgical procedures involving the abdominal wall, such as hernia repairs.
- The surgeon made an incision through the aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle.
- Comparative Anatomy: The structure and function of the external oblique muscle can be compared across different species.
- In quadrupedal mammals, the external oblique muscle has a primary role in torso stabilization during locomotion.
Variants and Related Words
- External oblique (noun): A common shortened form of "external oblique muscle."
- Engage your external obliques during this side plank.
- Obliquus externus abdominis (noun): The full Latin anatomical term.
- Internal oblique muscle (noun): The abdominal muscle layer lying directly beneath the external oblique.
- Abdominal muscles / Abdominals (noun): The general group of muscles to which the external oblique belongs.
Synonyms
- External oblique (noun)
- Obliquus externus (noun)
Related Phrases
- Oblique strain (noun): A common injury involving the external or internal oblique muscles.
- He is recovering from an oblique strain.
- Oblique muscles (noun): The pair of muscles (external and internal) on each side of the abdomen.
- Strong oblique muscles are important for rotational power.
Noun
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a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso
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