hoành cách
Definition
- Noun (Anatomy):
- Transverse abdominal muscle: A thin, circular muscle that lies horizontally across the chest and abdomen, forming part of the abdominal wall. It is a core muscle involved in compressing the abdominal contents and stabilizing the trunk.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hoành cách đóng vai trò quan trọng trong việc ổn định cột sống. (The transverse abdominal muscle plays an important role in stabilizing the spine.)
- Bài tập này nhằm tăng cường sức mạnh cho cơ hoành cách. (This exercise aims to strengthen the transverse abdominis muscle.)
Advanced Usage
- "Cơ hoành cách": This is the full and precise anatomical term.
- Bác sĩ giải thích về chức năng của cơ hoành cách. (The doctor explained the function of the transverse abdominis muscle.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cơ hoành (n): diaphragm. (Note: This is a different muscle involved in breathing, not to be confused with the transverse abdominal muscle.)
- Cơ bụng ngang (n): transverse abdominal muscle. (This is a direct descriptive synonym.)
Synonyms
- Transverse abdominis: The standard English anatomical term.
- Transversus abdominis muscle: The full Latin-derived anatomical name.
Notes on Usage
- The term "hoành cách" is a specialized anatomical term. In everyday language, people more commonly refer to general "cơ bụng" (abdominal muscles). The precise term is primarily used in medical, fitness, and anatomical contexts.
- It is often part of the compound term "cơ hoành cách" for clarity.