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	The Importance of Abdominal Strength (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Abdominal exercises should be added to your daily routine three to four times a week to maintain strong muscles and reduce the likelihood of back pain.
		The abdominal as well as the lower back muscles which are referred to as the core muscle groups do not get adequate exercise from the typical person’s daily activities.
		Flexors--abdominal and iliopsoas muscles; used to bend and support the spine from the front, they also control the arch of the lumbar (lower) spine and flex and adduct the hip (move the thigh in toward the body).
	www.coe.ohio-state.edu /paes/fsfp/page7.htm (873 words)

	Posterior Abdominal Wall - Muscles
		Muscles in the abdomen can be divided into three broad categories: anterior and lateral wall muscles, posterior abdominal wall muscles, and back muscles.
		Second is the Psoas Major muscle that runs longitudinally from the transverse processes of the upper lumbar vertebrae to the lesser trochanter of the femur bone.
		Images #3, 4, 5 are longitudinal pro-sections of the posterior abdominal wall where the different muscles have been highlighted.
	sprojects.mmi.mcgill.ca /postabdwall/Muscles.htm (340 words)

	eMedicine - Abdominal Wall Reconstruction : Article by Bradon J Wilhelmi, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In describing the anterior abdominal wall components by location from superficial to deep, the abdomen is composed of (1) skin, (2) subcutaneous tissues, (3) superficial fascia (Scarpa fascia), (4) anterior rectus fascia, (5) rectus abdominus muscle, (6) posterior rectus fascia, (7) extraperitoneal adipose, and (8) peritoneum.
		Each rectus muscle is transversely crossed by 3 fibrous bands termed tendinous intersections, which represent a fusion of the posterior and anterior rectus fascia to the rectus muscle.
		In the treatment of an abdominal mesh infection, the mesh is removed and the abdominal defect is repaired with a flap to provide fascia and skin for the fascial and cutaneous reconstruction.
	www.emedicine.com /plastic/topic441.htm (4497 words)

	Abdominal conditioning basics.
		The primary muscle that causes the hip to bend at the waist is one of the quadriceps called the rectus femoris.
		I contend that the upper and lower abdominals refers to any of the muscles of the abdominal wall (IO, EO, RA and TVA) where the upper abdominals are the fibers from the belly button north, and the lower abdominals are the fibers from the belly button south.
		Periodization is the process of changing an exercise or sequence of exercises to change the muscle fibers recruited to perform the exercise, the sequence of the recruitment of the muscle fibers to perform the exercise, or change the neurological demand to perform the exercise.
	www.deskjockeyfitness.com /Articles/NL0603/Dave.html (2063 words)

	Sports Medicine Advisor 2005.4: Abdominal Muscle Strain
		A strain is a stretch or tear of a muscle or tendon.
		A tear all the way through the muscles and the covering of the abdomen (called the fascia) may result in an abdominal wall hernia.
		Abdominal muscle strains are best prevented by having well toned abdominal muscles prior to vigorous activities.
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/sma/sma_abdstrai_sma.htm (568 words)

	Abdominal pain information produced by medical doctors (abdomen pain, stomach pain)
		Abdominal pain is pain that is felt in the abdomen.
		Although abdominal pain can arise from the tissues of the abdominal wall that surround the abdominal cavity (i.e., skin and abdominal wall muscles), the term abdominal pain generally is used to describe pain originating from organs within the abdominal cavity (i.e., beneath the skin and muscles).
		It is not clear what causes the abdominal pain in IBS, but it is believed to be due either to abnormal contractions of the intestinal muscles (e.g., spasm) or abnormally sensitive nerves within the intestines that give rise to painful sensations inappropriately (visceral hyper-sensitivity).
	www.medicinenet.com /abdominal_pain/article.htm (808 words)

	The Abdominal Wall: An Overlooked Source of Pain - August, 2001 - American Family Physician
		When abdominal pain is chronic and unremitting, with minimal or no relationship to eating or bowel function but often a relationship to posture (i.e., lying, sitting, standing), the abdominal wall should be suspected as the source of pain.
		The physician should explain that idiopathic abdominal wall pain is similar to idiopathic back or shoulder pain, in that the involved structure cannot be precisely described and the cause of the pain cannot be exactly identified.
		Once the patient identifies the trigger point with one finger, the physician "marches" his or her fingers around the area to identify the center of the tender spot, which is usually 1 to 2 cm in diameter.
	www.aafp.org /afp/20010801/431.html (3093 words)

	Abdominal Oblique Muscles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The "external abdominal oblique muscle" lies on the sides and front of the abdomen and is the largest and the most superficial of the three flat muscles in this area.
		The "internal abdominal oblique muscle" is also irregularly four-sided in form and lies under the external oblique muscle.
		Both of the abdominal oblique muscles work to compress abdominal contents, assist in the digestive process and in forced expiration.
	www.innerbody.com /text/musc14.html (165 words)

	Human abdomen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The pelvic brim stretches from the lumbosacral angle (the intervertebral disk between L5 and S1) to the pubic symphysis and is the edge of the pelvic inlet.
		The boundary of the abdominal cavity is the abdominal wall in the front and the peritoneal surface at the rear.
		The obliquus internus (internal oblique) muscle is triangularly shaped and is smaller and thinner than the external oblique muscle that overlies it.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Abdominal_muscles (1369 words)

	Abdominal Reduction in Jacksonville
		During the procedure, skin and fat are removed and abdominal muscles are tightened by suturing them at the midline.
		If the only problem is excess abdominal fat and the skin and muscles are not stretched, the problem may be corrected by suction removal of fat from the abdomen (liposuction).
		Abdominal muscles may be tightened by suturing them together in the midline or shortening them.
	www.mayoclinic.org /abdominalreduction-jax (589 words)

	sports hernia abdominal muscle pain
		Their abdominal pain did seem to occur when they were doing a lot of exercise, but no one really thought about the connection.
		The abdominal muscles attach to the pubic bone and when the pubic bone connection (via the pubic symphysis) is not stable, it means the abdominal muscles are contracting against a non-stable base.
		In such cases, what is sometimes found are microscopic tears of the internal oblique muscle in the area of the muscle that attaches to the superior pubic symphysis.
	www.prolonews.com /sports_hernia_abdominal_muscle_pain.htm (800 words)

	Phil Kaplan on the worst abdominal exercises
		It is not six or eight different muscles, but rather a single muscle separated into sections by the linea alba, which runs vertically separating the rectus abominus into a right and left half, and tendinous incscriptions that run horizontally across the muscle.
		The better abdominal exercises have the feet unsupported, knees bent, and replace the jerky muscle contraction with a slow and gradual curling movement.
		While you'll definitely "feel it" in the abdominal region, due to the range of motion resulting in a full extension of the rectus abdominus, much of the work on the return movement is performed by the hip flexors, muscles that have nothing to do with abdominal development.
	www.philkaplan.com /thefitnesstruth/abdominalexercises.htm (1833 words)

	Muscles:1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The muscles of facial expression are innervated by the
		The abdominal muscles are layered to form a muscular wall for the anterior abdomen.
		Abdominal muscles attach to the lower rib cage, to the pelvic bone and to sheets of tendon-like material in the abdominal wall (aponeuroses).
	members.aol.com /Attic21/Anatomy/muscles1.htm (644 words)

	Responses of the anterolateral abdominal muscles during cough and expiratory threshold loading in the cat -- Bolser et ...
		Responses of the anterolateral abdominal muscles during cough and expiratory threshold loading in the cat -- Bolser et al.
		Responses of the anterolateral abdominal muscles during cough and expiratory threshold loading in the cat
		The present study was conducted to determine the pattern of activation of the anterolateral abdominal muscles during the cough
	jap.physiology.org /cgi/content/abstract/88/4/1207 (294 words)

	Abdominal Flattening Exercises & Your Body Core
		Abdominal flattening exercises must be able to improve your core as well as the visual effect you want for your abdominal muscles.
		Just because an abdominal exercise or piece of infomercial abdominal equipment is said to be good for your abs it may not be if it doesn't help your body core become stronger.
		Body core exercises, such as good abdominal flattening exercises need to be gentle on your joints but intense enough as to promote a positive change in the muscle structure.
	www.selfgrowth.com /articles/Mckeeman2.html (874 words)

	Bodybuilding.com - Jeremy Likness - Core & Abdominal Training: Get Great Abs!
		The abdominal muscle is a large slab of muscle.
		By performing a Kegel during abdominal work, you ensure not only that the pelvic girdle is strengthened at the same time, but also that you are building a strong core or center of balance.
		The obliques are muscles that run diagonally across the abdominal wall and are attached to bone at your sides.
	www.bodybuilding.com /fun/likness28.htm (1896 words)

	Anterior Abdominal Wall
		the inguinal ligament is a specialization of the external abdominal oblique aponeurosis; the external spermatic fascia is the external abdominal oblique muscle's contribution to the coverings of the testis and spermatic cord
		the lacunar ligament is a flattened portion of the aponeurosis of the external abdominal oblique m.
		of the genitofemoral n.; coverings of the cord are the: internal spermatic fascia (from the transversalis fascia), cremasteric muscle and fascia (from the internal abdominal oblique), external spermatic fascia (from the external abdominal oblique aponeurosis)
	anatomy.uams.edu /anatomyhtml/antabdominalwall.html (2286 words)

	Abdominal exercises - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Abdominal exercises are exercises designed for strengthening muscles, tendons and ligaments of the abdomen.
		A well-maintained trunk or core (abdominal and back muscles that surround the spine) is one of the best ways to maintain good posture as we age and one of the best defense's against common back injuries that cause back pain.
		One famous system of abdominal exercise is Pilates, and other exercise programs like yoga and Tai Chi have movements that focus on strengthening the ab muscles.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Abdominal_exercises (468 words)

	Lower abs: muscle or myth? - abdominal muscles - Professional Edge American Fitness - Find Articles
		To understand the abdominal muscles it is vital to understand the basics of skeletal muscles.
		One end of the muscle, referred to as its origin, is usually stable and doesn't move.
		The meaty part of the muscle is made of fibers which stretch from the origin to the insertion.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0675/is_n5_v10/ai_12695243 (717 words)

	Abdominal Muscle Training (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The external oblique (EO) muscle, in particular, is involved in stabilizing the pelvis during the posterior pelvic tilt due to the orientation of some of its fibers in a posterior to anterior direction.
		The transverse abdominus muscle is often considered to be one of the primary stabilizing muscles of the spine, though this muscle was not tested in this study..
		An electromyographic comparison of abdominal muscle synergies during curl and double straight leg lowering exercises with control of the pelvic position.
	www.drweitz.com /scientific/abdominal.htm (372 words)

	Abdominal Exercises: Truth About Training The Abdominal Muscles:best abdominal exercises, myths on abs and abdominal ...
		Unfortunately, many of the abdominal exercise gadgets on the market are ineffective and sometimes even unsafe.
		The fact is that ab exercises will train your abdominal muscles, but you will have the same layer of fat sitting on top of these muscles unless you create a calorie deficit by burning more calories than you consume.
		Good posture consists of a slight bending of the knees, contracting the abdominal muscles to point the tailbone toward the floor, and keeping your shoulders back and your head balanced on your neck (not leaning forward).
	www.simplefitnesssolutions.com /articles/ab_muscles.htm (770 words)

	How to develop great abs & pecs - working on abdominal and pectoral muscles Ebony - Find Articles
		They are two of the largest muscle groups on the human body and provide most of the power the upper body generates, says John Clark, head trainer at Powerhouse Gym in downtown Chicago.
		The "meat and potatoes" of any abdominal workout, this exercise targets the upper abdominal muscles and is a great way to start your ab routine.
		This exercise targets the lower abdominal muscles and is great for working on that lower "spare tire." First position: Lie flat on your back with your arms at your sides.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1077/is_3_57/ai_81222037 (945 words)

	Abdominal Reduction (Abdominoplasty), Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
		Women often develop excess abdominal skin, fat, and stretched abdominal muscles as a result of pregnancy or weight loss.
		The skin and fat are then elevated from the abdominal wall and muscles to the level of the rib cage.
		Surgeons may remove some fat from the flanks with supplemental liposuction and, if needed, the abdominal muscles are tightened by suturing them together in the midline and shortening them.
	www.mayoclinic.org /abdominalreduction-rst (479 words)

	Abdominal Muscles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Abdominal muscles - assist in breathing, align the pelvis, flex and rotate the trunk, keep the torso erect, support the lumbar spine, hold the digestive organs
		Muscles work in pairs - Psoas muscle and Abdominal muscles work together - they should have equal tone, flexibility and strength.
		Psoas muscle is attached to the waist/lower back, descends downward, crosses the hip joint and connects to the inner edge of the thigh bone.
	www.cybertap.com /~oby/AbdominalMuscles.html (526 words)

	Abdominal and back exercise recommendations
		That is unfortunate, because the back muscles and abdominal muscles, sometimes referred to as core muscles, tend to weaken with age unless specifically exercised.
		The abdominal muscles and back muscles are key components of this muscular network, and provide the strength to keep the body upright and for movement.
		Flexors—abdominal and iliopsoas muscles; used to bend and support the spine from the front, they also control the arch of the lumbar (lower) spine and flex and adduct the hip (move the thigh in toward the body).
	www.spine-health.com /topics/conserv/backex/backex01.html (630 words)

	Functional Magnetic Stimulation of the Abdominal Muscles in Humans -- POLKEY et al. 160 (2): 513 -- American Journal of ...
		Because the electrical activity of the diaphragm is centered between the upper and the lower pair, the signals are opposite in polarity.
		to arise from the muscles of the upper thorax (9) and from
		Contractions of specific abdominal muscles in postural tasks are affected by respiratory maneuvers.
	ajrccm.atsjournals.org /cgi/content/full/160/2/513 (5484 words)

	Abdominal muscle exercises and abdominal oblique exercises
		There are 3 different abdominal exercise circuits, for beginners, intermediates and advance.
		Start with the beginners abdominal exercise circuit, and try to perform the desired amount of repetitions and sets for each abdominal exercise, having sufficient rest between abdominal exercises and sets (20 -30 sec's).
		The best way to strengthen your abdominal muscles is to vary both the exercises you perform, and also the workout routines that you do.
	www.netfit.co.uk /abdominals-web-site.htm (686 words)

	Home : Abdominal Exercises : DIY Network
		A:Your abdominal muscles are a group that you can't really overtrain, but three times a week is more than enough to work out your abdominal muscles.
		When you're talking about "challenging" abdominal exercises, we mean something that will separate and work the lower, middle, and oblique (or side) muscles.
		Then grasp the abdominal ball between your hands and, keeping your bottom firmly on the mat and your face forward, swing your arms (and the ball) from side to side, pausing to hold the ball on each side of your body for a second.
	www.diynetwork.com /diy/home/article/0,2019,DIY_13952_2272185,00.html (509 words)

	CYCLING PERFORMANCE TIPS - The torso - back and abdominal muscles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The trunk, which includes the back and abdominal muscles, is a weak link for most cyclists.
		These are the muscles which contract the body to enable a running animal to bring its legs forward.
		Strong abdominals are also the key to preserving a healthy back, and are the foundation of strength for a strong rider.
	www.cptips.com /exabs.htm (425 words)

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