Espiral AtlasExternal abdominal oblique muscle
musculus obliquus externus abdominis
It compresses and supports the abdominal viscera; it flexes and rotates the trunk. Together with the other muscles of the wall, it is an antagonist of the diaphragm in expiration.
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- Origin
- Insertion
- Innervation
- Blood supply
Related clinical cases
- Inguinal hernia
- Injury of the nerves of the abdominal wall
- Protuberant abdomen and tone of the wall
- Superficial abdominal reflex