musculus obliquus externus abdominis
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A student points to the musculus obliquus externus abdominis on an anatomical chart.
Definition
Noun: * External oblique muscle: A large, flat, diagonally oriented skeletal muscle located on the lateral and anterior parts of the abdomen. It is the outermost of the three lateral abdominal muscles.
Usage
- This term is used in specific, technical contexts such as anatomy, medicine, physical therapy, and fitness.
- It refers to a specific, singular anatomical structure. The plural form is "musculi obliqui externi abdominis" or, more commonly in English, "external oblique muscles."
Examples
- The surgeon carefully dissected the musculus obliquus externus abdominis to access the underlying organs.
- A strain of the musculus obliquus externus abdominis is a common injury among athletes who perform twisting motions.
- Strengthening the musculus obliquus externus abdominis is important for core stability and trunk rotation.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical Context: Often abbreviated as "external oblique" in medical notes and discussions. For example: "The patient presents with tenderness and bruising over the right external oblique."
- Functional Anatomy: Its primary actions include ipsilateral lateral flexion and contralateral rotation of the torso, as well as compressing the abdominal contents.
Variants and Related Words
- External oblique (muscle): The common English name and abbreviation for .
- Abdominal external oblique muscle: A fuller descriptive English term.
- Obliquus externus: A shortened Latin form sometimes used in medical shorthand.
Synonyms
- External abdominal oblique: A direct descriptive synonym.
- (The) external oblique: The standard abbreviated form in professional and lay contexts.
Related Phrases
- Oblique muscles: A general term referring to both the external and internal oblique muscles as a group.
- Anterolateral abdominal wall: The anatomical region where the is located.
A student points to the musculus obliquus externus abdominis on an anatomical chart.
Noun
- a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso