external oblique muscle
- noun
- /ɛkˈstɜrnəl oʊˈblik ˈmʌsəl/
- Specialized
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músculo oblicuo externo
- Proper stretching of the external oblique muscle can help improve flexibility and prevent injury.
Examples
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The external oblique muscle plays a crucial role in trunk rotation.
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After the accident, she experienced pain in her external oblique muscle while coughing.
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The external oblique muscle is engaged when you twist your torso during exercise.
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Many athletes strengthen their external oblique muscles for better performance.
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The external oblique muscle plays a significant role in twisting the torso during exercise.
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Strengthening the external oblique muscle can improve athletic performance and stability.
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In anatomy class, we learned how the external oblique muscle helps support the abdominal wall.
Synonyms
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A muscle on each side of the belly that helps twist and bend the body
A flat muscle on the outside of the belly that helps twist the body and tighten the stomach area
A flat slanted muscle on each side of the belly that helps turn and support the upper body
Surface Forms
Morphology
Each element ('external' = outer, 'oblique' = slanting/diagonal, 'muscle' = body tissue) composes directly to indicate a muscle on the outer, diagonal part of the abdomen. This descriptive, compositional anatomical naming is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents can readily deduce the meaning.
Etymology
External oblique muscle: The name external oblique muscle gives a clear picture: external means 'outside', oblique means 'slanted', and muscle is a soft band. This flat, slanted band on the side of the belly helps you 'twist' your upper body and 'pull in' the belly, so the name shows both where it is and what it does.