Profiling Muscles: TRANSVERSE ABDOMINIS
By Dr Paul Batman, PhD.
DESCRIPTION:
The transverse abdominis is the deepest abdominal muscle extending across the abdomen in a horizontal direction.
ORIGIN:
Inguinal ligament, iliac crest, costal cartilages of the lower 6 ribs.
INSERTION:
Abdominal aponeurosis and linear alba.
MUSCLE GROUPS:
The transverse abdominis belongs to the following muscle groups:
Spinal joint flexors (helping).
STRENGTHENING EXERCISES:
Abdominal crunches, bent knee situps, reverse curl ups.
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