What are the Abdominal Muscles?

The different muscles that make up the abdominal belt

Four large muscles make up the abdominal strap. They work together to support the spine and assist with trunk movement. Here are the main muscles of the abdominal belt and their functions:

1. The rectus abdominis : The most visible muscle of the abdominal girdle. It extends vertically from the sternum to the pubis and is responsible for flexion of the trunk. This muscle is what we call abdominals in common parlance.
2. The external obliques : These muscles are located on the sides of the rectus abdominis and are responsible for rotation and lateral flexion of the trunk.
3. The internal obliques : These muscles are located below the external obliques and have a similar role. They are responsible for rotation and lateral flexion of the trunk.
4. The transversus abdominis : This muscle is the deepest in the abdominal girdle. It runs horizontally around the abdomen and is responsible for stabilizing the trunk and compressing the viscera. Working this muscle can help flatten your stomach

How the abdominal muscles are connected to other muscles in the body

The abdominal muscles are connected to other muscles in the body through several small, tough tissues that form a sort of backdrop. These small flesh tissues surround, separate the muscle groups and allow a certain interconnection between them.

These tissues provide such resistance that the muscles and organs are stabilized and they have the capacity to support the force of the muscles.

For the movement part it is good to know that they include a liquid to lubricate the tissues in order to have fluid and pain-free movement. In addition, they contain sensory receptors for communication between the different muscles of the body.

How do the core muscles work together to support the trunk and pelvis?

The core muscles work together to support the trunk and pelvis by providing stability to the spine. Small sensory tissues that connect muscles together provide coordination that makes the body mobile through fluid movements. In addition, as seen above, the obliques allow flexion and rotation of the bust.

On our site we offer accessories that help you build muscle, click on the following text to see our article: choosing an abdominal belt to achieve your goals .