Transversus Abdominis Anatomy: Origin, Insertion & Action

⭐ Transversus Abdominis Muscle Anatomy ⭐
💪Origin: Costal cartilages of the seventh to twelfth ribs, thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest, inguinal ligament.
💪Insertion: Linea alba, pubic crest & pectineal line via conjoint tendon.
💪Action: Compresses abdomen and increases intrabdominal pressure. Provides structural support to adjacent abdominal structures.
💪Nerve: Intercostal nerves (T7-T11), subcostal nerve (T12), iliohypogastric nerve (L1), ilioinguinal nerve (L1).
💪Artery: Lower posterior intercostal artery, subcostal artery, superficial and deep circumflex iliac arteries, inferior and superior epigastric arteries.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:13 - Location & overview of the transversus abdominis muscle
0:38 - Rectus sheath & abdominal muscles overview
1:12 - Origin of the transversus abdominis muscle
2:59 - Insertion of the transversus abdominis muscle
4:00 - Actions of transversus abdominis muscle
5:42 - Outro

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