Transversus abdominis muscle

Muscles · Latin: Musculus transversus abdominis

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TRANSVERSUS ABDOMINIS MUSCLE/ TRANSVERSE ABDOMINAL MUSCLE

The transverse abdominal muscle (TVA), also known as the transverse abdominis, transversalis muscle and transversus abdominis muscle, is a muscle layer of the anterior and lateral (front and side) abdominal wall which is deep to (layered below) the internal oblique muscle.

It is thought by most fitness instructors to be a significant component of the core.

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