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  2. Abdominal muscles - Wikipedia

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    Muscles of the posterior abdominal wall. The posterior abdominal wall is formed by the lumbar vertebrae, parts of the ilia of the hip bones, psoas major and iliacus muscles, and quadratus lumborum muscle. This part of the core plays a key role in stabilizing the rest of the body and maintaining posture.

  3. Rectus abdominis muscle - Wikipedia

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    A muscle strain occurs when the muscle is stretched too far. When this occurs the muscle fibers are torn. Most commonly, a strain causes microscopic tears within the muscle, but occasionally, in severe injuries, the muscle can rupture from its attachment. A rectus sheath hematoma is an accumulation of blood in the sheath of the rectus abdominis ...

  4. Abdominis - Wikipedia

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    The abdominal wall is made up of several layers of muscles, which are collectively known as the abdominal muscles. These muscles support the spine, protect the internal organs, and help with movement. The five main abdominal muscles are: Rectus abdominis muscle; External obliques muscle; Internal obliques muscle; Pyramidalis muscle

  5. 5 Essential Core Workouts for a Flatter Belly in Just 30 Days

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    This workout specifically targets the lower abs, often the most challenging area to tone, helping you achieve a flatter and firmer belly. What you need: A yoga mat or soft surface. The Routine:

  6. The 12 best exercises to tone and strengthen your lower abs - AOL

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    This lower ab workout has core exercises like Pilates bridge, bear hold and forearm plank to reduce belly fat, improve balance and posture and build core strength. The 12 best exercises to tone ...

  7. Abdomen - Wikipedia

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    The boundary of the abdominal cavity is the abdominal wall in the front and the peritoneal surface at the rear. In vertebrates, the abdomen is a large body cavity enclosed by the abdominal muscles, at the front and to the sides, and by part of the vertebral column at the back. Lower ribs can also enclose ventral and lateral walls.

  8. Quadratus lumborum muscle - Wikipedia

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    It is the deepest abdominal muscle, and commonly referred to as a back muscle. Each muscle of the pair is an irregular quadrilateral in shape, hence the name. The quadratus lumborum muscles originate from the wings of the ilium ; their insertions are on the transverse processes of the upper four lumbar vertebrae plus the lower posterior border ...

  9. 10 Weighted Ab Exercises To Melt Belly Fat - AOL

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    Leg raises are a killer lower ab exercise, and adding weights makes them even more effective for firming up your lower belly and promoting belly fat loss. You can perform this exercise from a pull ...