quadratus lumborum

muscle of posterior abdominal wall

An abdominal muscle that inserts on the last rib and transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae. It is irregular and quadrilateral in shape, and broader below than above.

Tipo Bone
Estructura principal muscle of abdomen
Nombre latino muscle of posterior abdominal wall
FMA ID 15569

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the quadratus lumborum?
An abdominal muscle that inserts on the last rib and transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae. It is irregular and quadrilateral in shape, and broader below than above.
What is the Latin name for the quadratus lumborum?
The Latin name for the quadratus lumborum is muscle of posterior abdominal wall.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.