Video · 13 sec.

m. obliquus externus abdominis (External oblique abdominal muscle)

The largest and most superficial of the three lateral abdominal muscles, located in the side of the abdomen.

  • Duration: 13 sec.
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  • Educational visual

What can you see in the clip?

The largest and most superficial of the three lateral abdominal muscles, located in the side of the abdomen. It is important for the rotation of the body, but an imbalance in it can lead to overstrain in the lower back muscles. The clip places this within “Muscular pain in the lower back” so it is easier to understand what is happening in the area, not only where symptoms are felt.