Transversus

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Transversus

Transversus (pronunciation: trans-ver-sus) is a term used in anatomy to describe a muscle that is oriented transversely, or at a right angle, to the midline of the body or another referenced point.

Etymology

The term "transversus" is derived from the Latin word "transversus", which means "to turn across". This is in reference to the orientation of the transversus muscles in the body, which run across or perpendicular to the body's midline.

Related Terms

  • Transversus abdominis: This is the deepest muscle of the abdominal wall. It is a broad, thin muscle that wraps around the sides of the abdomen, providing support and stability to the trunk and spine.
  • Transversus thoracis: This is a thin plane of muscular and tendinous fibers, situated on the inner surface of the front wall of the chest.
  • Transversus nuchae: This is a term sometimes used to describe a portion of the trapezius muscle in the neck.
  • Transverse plane: This is an imaginary plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts. It is perpendicular to the coronal and sagittal planes.
  • Transverse process: This is a bony protrusion from the back of a vertebra, to which muscles and ligaments are attached.
  • Transverse ligament: This is a strong band of fibrous tissue that maintains the alignment of the first two vertebrae in the neck.

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