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transversus abdominis muscle
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Noun1.transversus abdominis muscle - a flat muscle with transverse fibers that forms the anterior and lateral walls of the abdominal cavitytransversus abdominis muscle - a flat muscle with transverse fibers that forms the anterior and lateral walls of the abdominal cavity
abdominal, abdominal muscle, ab - the muscles of the abdomen


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There, you have just used your transversus abdominus muscle to execute that movement.
The moves work the transversus abdominus muscles, which act as a girdle for your tummy.
It is caused by a tear of the transversus abdominus muscle and differs from the inguinal hernia in that it does not involve a clinically detectable hernia.
 
 
 
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