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externus /ex·ter·nus/ (ek-ster´nus) external; in anatomy, denoting a structure farther from the center of the part or cavity. externus external; denoting a structure farther from the center of an organ or cavity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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[10] The five paired muscles are the rectus abdominis, obliquus externus abdominis, obliquus internus abdominis, transversus abdominis, and pyramidalis muscles. a) PM=prime mover, TrA=transversus abdominis muscle, OI=obliquus internus abdominis muscle, OE=obliquus externus abdominis muscle, RA=rectus abdominis muscle, MF=multifidus muscle, SEM=standard error of the mean. The anatomy and function of deep posterior hip structures, such as the obturator externus muscle, the ischiofemoral ligament, and posterior aspects of the hip joint, are discussed, followed by dissection of anterior abdominal wall musculature (ie, external and internal obliques) and the rectus abdominis muscle. |
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