transversus abdominis muscle
Definition
- Noun:
- A flat abdominal muscle with horizontally oriented fibers: The transversus abdominis muscle is one of the muscles of the abdominal wall. Its fibers run horizontally (transversely) across the abdomen, deep to the internal oblique muscle. It plays a crucial role in compressing the abdominal contents and stabilizing the trunk.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Strengthening the transversus abdominis muscle is key for core stability.
- During the examination, the doctor palpated the patient's transversus abdominis muscle.
Advanced Usage
- "To engage the transversus abdominis": A common instruction in exercise and physical therapy, meaning to consciously contract this deep core muscle.
- For proper lifting technique, you must first engage the transversus abdominis.
Variants and Related Words
- Transverse abdominal muscle: A synonymous full name.
- Transversus abdominis: The shortened, often-used anatomical term.
- TA muscle: A common abbreviation in fitness and medical contexts.
Synonyms
- Transverse abdominal
- Transversalis muscle (an older, less specific term sometimes used)
Related Phrases
- Deep core muscles: A phrase that includes the transversus abdominis along with other muscles like the pelvic floor and diaphragm.
- Abdominal wall: The anatomical structure of which the transversus abdominis is a part.
Noun
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a flat muscle with transverse fibers that forms the anterior and lateral walls of the abdominal cavity
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