External abdominal oblique muscle - Origin

Musculus obliquus externus abdominis - Origo

Definition

Anne-Sophie Emeric

The external oblique muscle originates on the ventral quarter of the ribs (except the first ones), with variations depending on the species, and on the thoracolumbar fascia at the back.

References

  • Illustrated Veterinary Anatomical Nomenclature 4th edition Gheorghe M. Constantinescu Thieme  ISBN 9783132425170

  • Evans HE, de Lahunta A. Miller’s Anatomy of the Dog. 5th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier; 2020.

  • Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 2, Arthrologie et myologie, 4th edition, Vigot, Paris, 2017.

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