Latin: M.. obliquus internus abdominis
The internal oblique abdominal muscle (Musculus obliquus internus abdominis) is a three-sided, approx. 1 cm thick abdominal muscle directly below the external oblique abdominal muscle. It is the smallest of the three lateral abdominal muscles.
Approach: Ribs 9-12, linea alba
Origin:
Innervation: Nn. intercostal VIII-XII
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Internal oblique muscle
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$config[ads_text2] not foundThe contraction takes place in the same way as with the external oblique abdominal muscles, but only reversed.
The following exercises are therefore particularly suitable:
In abdominal crunch, the effect on the internal oblique muscle can be increased by turning the upper body to the side during the contraction.
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If the upper body is tilted or turned to one side, the opposite side is stretched at the same time.
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With a unilateral contraction, the trunk is tilted to one side and rotated. It works with the outer oblique abdominal muscles on the opposite side. In addition, the internal oblique abdominal muscle (Musculus obliquus internus abdominis) fixes the trunk when lifting and carrying heavy loads.
