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oblique 1. Geometry a. (of lines, planes, etc.) neither perpendicular nor parallel to one another or to another line, plane, etc. b. not related to or containing a right angle 2. Biology having asymmetrical sides or planes 3. (of a map projection) constituting a type of zenithal projection in which the plane of projection is tangential to the earth's surface at some point between the equator and the poles 4. Navigation the act of changing course by less than 90? 5. an aerial photograph taken at an oblique angle oblique [ə′blēk] (anatomy) Referring to a muscle, positioned obliquely and having one end that is not attached to bone. (botany) Referring to a leaf, having the two sides of a blade unequal. (science and technology) Having a slanted direction or position. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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R = right, L = left, RA = rectus abdominis muscle, EO = external oblique muscle, IO = internal oblique muscle, LD = latissimus dorsi muscle, T9ES = erector spinae muscle at T9, L3ES = erector spinae muscle at L3, L5ES = erector spinae muscle at L5, AD = anterior deltoid muscle, PM = pectoralis major muscle. Washburn has a strained left external oblique muscle, just below the rib cage. As the internal oblique muscles on one side of the body rotates, the external oblique muscles on the opposite side fire, enabling the body to perform the twisting action. |
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