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abdominal muscle - the muscles of the abdomen

skeletal muscle, striated muscle - a muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that is characterized by transverse stripes

abdomen, belly, stomach, venter - the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis

abdominal external oblique muscle, external oblique muscle, musculus obliquus externus abdominis, oblique - a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso

musculus transversalis abdominis, transverse muscle of abdomen, transversus abdominis, transversus abdominis muscle - a flat muscle with transverse fibers that forms the anterior and lateral walls of the abdominal cavity

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(6) In the literature, there are also a few case reports of abdominal muscle paralysis associated with herpes zoster, the incidence of abdominal muscle weakness varies between 0% and 6%.

Case Report: Unilateral Paresis of the Abdominal Wall with Associated Thoraco-Lumbar Pain

Regarding the characteristics of scoliosis, side-to-side differences may prove to be more important in terms of the absolute and relative abdominal muscle thicknesses.

Side differences of the lateral abdominal wall in supine rest position in mild adolescent idiopathic thoracolumbar scoliosis

Right-to-left difference of abdominal muscles refers to right abdominal muscle thickness minus left abdominal muscle thickness.

Ultrasound measurements of the lateral abdominal muscle thicknesses in girls with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Elliptical incision was given over the swelling followed by exposure of abdominal muscle. Hernial ring of approximately 6-7 cm on lower left lateral abdominal wall was observed.

Polypropylene Mesh Implantation with Omentalisation for Repair of Enterocele and Entero-epiplocele in Cows

Abdominal muscle stimulation induced large expiratory volumes, and upper-chest stimulation induced large inspiratory volumes.

Respiratory responses to stimulation of abdominal and upper-thorax intercostal muscles using multiple Permaloc[R] electrodes

At times motor complications occur in the corresponding segments to the involved sensory dermatomes.2 This may lead to abdominal wall weakness and hence can present with abdominal wall hernias.3 The first case report of motor paresis following herpes zoster was published in 1886 by Broadbent.4 We report another case of dermatomal herpes zoster with subsequent abdominal muscle weakness and a formation of pseudohernia.

Postherpetic pseudohernia of abdominal wall: A case report

Dejan Lovren was withdrawn from Croatia's squad with an abdominal muscle tear and has flown home for treatment.

DEJA?VU; Defensive crisis continues as Lovren joins Reds injury list

[4] A strong linear relationship is also known to exist between abdominal muscle thickness change (TA and OI) and EMG amplitude during low levels of muscle contraction (up to 30% of maximum voluntary contraction).

Side-to-side asymmetry in absolute and relative muscle thickness of the lateral abdominal wall in cricket pace bowlers

Abdominal muscle fatigue can be achieved quicker with a progressive resistance vs.

Comparison of a standard abdominal curl and six different exercises using a portable abdominal machine

NEXT come core strengthening and stabilisation that help improve abdominal muscle strength.

Twist your way to a TIGHT tummy

Meanwhile, countryman David Howell could be missing from St Andrews after ripping an abdominal muscle at Pinehurst.

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