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Core

External Oblique

Musculus obliquus externus abdominis

The oblique muscle forming the side wall of the abdomen; rotates the trunk and bends it sideways.

Function
Trunk rotation and lateral flexion.
Origin
External surface of ribs 5–12.
Insertion
Linea alba and the iliac crest.

Synergists / Antagonists

Exercises that train this muscle