Rectus Abdominis
Cross-source consensus on Rectus Abdominis from 1 sources and 5 claims.
1 sources · 5 claims
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- The rectus abdominis attaches from the pubic symphysis to the xiphoid process and rib costal cartilages. — Movement Debrief: Rectus Abdominis in Breathing, Neurological Red Flags, and the Survival Theory of Stability
- The rectus abdominis primarily produces mild posterior pelvic tilt and depression of the ribs or sternum. — Movement Debrief: Rectus Abdominis in Breathing, Neurological Red Flags, and the Survival Theory of Stability
- Rectus dominance during exhalation depresses and holds the sternum, preventing pump handle motion during inhalation. — Movement Debrief: Rectus Abdominis in Breathing, Neurological Red Flags, and the Survival Theory of Stability
- The rectus abdominis activates readily during high-effort or fast expiratory efforts. — Movement Debrief: Rectus Abdominis in Breathing, Neurological Red Flags, and the Survival Theory of Stability
- Chronic rectus dominance may contribute to structural changes at the manubriosternal joint. — Movement Debrief: Rectus Abdominis in Breathing, Neurological Red Flags, and the Survival Theory of Stability