Transverse Abdominus

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Region
Pelvis
TCM Organ
Gall Bladder GBGall Bladder GB
Yin/Yang
Yang
TCM Element
WoodWood
Chakra
Spine
T7T8T9T10T11T5T6

Gall Bladder Channel (GB) Transverse Abdominus

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MUSCLE

Origin: Iliac crest, inguinal ligament, lumbar fascia, and cartilages of inferior six ribs.Insertion: Xiphoid process, Linea alba and pubis.
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MONITORING

Position: lying supine and draw the belly button to the spine with NO spinal flexionRotation: none Stabilise: noneMonitor: indicator muscle for change

TCM GB Muscles:

Piriformis, tensor fascia latae, glut medius,internal and external obliques, transverse abdominalsAK GB Muscles: Anterior deltoid, popliteusYang Channel- For gall bladder, headache, decision making
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ASSOCIATIONS:

Nerve Supply: T5-T12, anterior primary rami, ilio-inguinal (L1)

Visceral Nerves:

Sympathetic: T5-T9 Parasympathetic: Vagus X

Neuro-Lymphatic Reflex:

Anterior: Bilateral between rib 3 & 4 next to the sternumPosterior: Bilateral 2cm from midline at between T3 & T4.Neuro-Vascular Reflex: Bregma. Yuan point: GB40Nutrition: Vit. C, RNA.Reference: Kendall & Kendall, p315Walther D, 2nd ed. p350NV NL
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