Obliques

1. External Oblique

1. External Oblique


Origin

Anterior angles of the lower eight ribs

Insertion

Linea alba, pubic crest and tubercle, anterior superior iliac spine and anterior half of iliac crest

Action

  • Trunk rotation
  • Lateral trunk flexion

2. Internal Oblique

2. Internal Oblique


Origin

Thoracolumbar fascia, anterior 2/3 of the iliac crest, lateral 2/3 of the inguinal ligament

Insertion

Inferior borders of ribs 8-12, linea alba and pubic crest

Action

  • Trunk rotation
  • Trunk flexion
  • Lateral trunk flexion
 




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