Axial Skeletal System cont'

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Axial Skeletal System (cont.)
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Abdominal Wall (4 muscles)
One anterior musclerectus abdominis Three
lateral muscles
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Lateral Abdominal Muscles (3)

• Superficial to deep
• External oblique
• Internal oblique
• Transverse abdominis

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Lateral Abdominal Muscles (3)
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Abdominal muscle function

• Compress and hold abdominal organs in place
• Increase intra-abdominal pressure while lifting
  heavy objects or during a valsalva movement