Course Description
In the fifth course of our journey through “Anatomy from A to Z,” we begin to explore the textural layer of muscle tissues of the abdominals and intercostals.
This course includes a detailed exploration and dissection of the muscle tissues of the abdominals and intercostals, including the rectus abdominis, pyramidalis, external obliques, internal obliques, transversus abdominis, cremaster, intercostals, and innermost intercostals. Through this experience, participants will gain a rich and deep understanding of the continuities, connections, and relationships between these named muscles and the tissues that surround them, including bony landmarks, fasciae, and visceral elements, including the phrenic nerve, vagus nerve, pleura, transversalis fascia, and endothoracic fascia. Structures will also be compared ex-situ to provide an appreciation for the diversity and range of anatomical expression. Through cultivating a greater appreciation of the human form, participants will be better able to apply their anatomical knowledge to their bodywork and movement practices.
On-Camera Dissection
15 HR
Course
Marathon (Level 3)
Learning Objectives
Keywords
muscle, muscle layer, abdominals, intercostals, external oblique, rectus abdominus, internal oblique, viscera, pyramidalis, internal oblique, viscera, parietal pleura, thoracic pleura, endothoracic fascia, pleura, periosteum, transverse abdominis, transversalis, transversus abdominis, umbilical mesh, hernia repair
Course Outline
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe and detail the relationships, continuities, and connections for each of the named structures in this course to its surrounding structure (bony landmarks, other muscles, fascia, and vessels),
- Describe the relationship of the external oblique to the inguinal canal,
- Describe how the layers of abdominals muscles are typically positioned relative to the arcuate line,
- Describe the relationship between the fascia propria, transversalis fascia, and peritoneum,
- Describe the presentation of the vagus nerve, phrenic nerve, and sympathetic trunk relative to the other structures,
- Describe the variations that you have observed between Anna, Z, and Jerry, and consider how these variations may have influenced movement, expression, and function.
Course 5, Module 1: Course Introduction
Course 5, Module 2: External Oblique
Course 5, Module 3: Rectus Abdominis & Pyramidalis
Course 5, Module 4: Internal Oblique
Course 5, Module 5: Intercostals and Viscera
Course 5, Module 6: Transverse Abdominis and Transversalis
Course 5, Module 7: Course Wrap Up
Gain Access Now
Explorer - Monthly
$15/month
Most popular
- Access to all of Gil's life's work (over 300 hours)
- Access to monthly "Live with Gil" Zoom conversations
Explorer - Annual
$150/year
Best deal
- Access to all of Gil's life's work (over 300 hour)
- Access to monthly "Live with Gil" Zoom conversations
- Save 10% by investing annually
Stay informed
Sign up for Gil's newsletter to find out first about events, new courses and in-person offerings.
