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.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure muscle of abdomen
Latin Name muscle of posterior abdominal wall
FMA ID 15569

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:15569 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001220 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — quadratus lumborum Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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