Transverse Muscle Of Abdomen (Noun)
Meaning
A flat muscle with transverse fibers that forms the anterior and lateral walls of the abdominal cavity.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The transverse muscle of abdomen is the deepest of the three flat muscles in the abdominal wall, and it wraps around the torso between the ribcage and the hips.
- The transverse muscle of abdomen is innervated by the lower six thoracic nerves and the upper two lumbar nerves.
- The transverse muscle of abdomen is a broad, thin muscle that wraps around the abdominal cavity, and it is the deepest of the three flat muscles in the abdominal wall.
- The transverse muscle of abdomen is a muscle layer that is located deep to the internal oblique muscle and superficial to the peritoneum.
- The transverse muscle of abdomen is a muscle that compresses the abdominal contents and assists in increasing intra-abdominal pressure during heavy lifting or defecation.