Abdominal muscles External... - Bradley Blair Osteopath

The rectus abdominis, transversus abdominis, external abdominal oblique, and internal abdominal oblique make up the abdominal muscle group. These muscles are responsible for compressing the abdominal viscera to create intra-abdominal pressure and flexing the trunk. Rectus abdominis not only aids in the above actions but is also responsible for stabilizing the femoral head of the hip and flexing the lumbar spine and lumbosacral joint. The abdominal muscle group makes up the anterior aspect of our