Abdominal External Oblique Muscle (Noun)
Meaning
A diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The abdominal external oblique muscle is the outermost of the three flat muscles in the abdominal wall, located on each side of the torso.
- Surgery to repair the abdominal external oblique muscle is usually performed by a general surgeon or a plastic surgeon.
- Strengthening the abdominal external oblique muscle through exercise can improve athletic performance and reduce the risk of injury.
- An injury to the abdominal external oblique muscle can cause pain and stiffness on one side of the torso.
- The abdominal external oblique muscle is responsible for rotating the torso and flexing the spine from side to side.