What is the external oblique muscle?

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  1. Dr. Mike Clark
     
    Dr. Mike Clark answered:
    Located on top of the internal obliques, the external oblique muscle runs from the lower ribs to the middle of the abs. It helps rotate your spine and hips opposite the direction of the rotation; for example, the left external oblique is in charge of a right-direction rotation. It also helps bend (flex) to the side.
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    Located on top of the internal obliques, the external oblique muscle runs from the lower ribs to the middle of the abs. It helps rotate your spine and hips opposite the direction of the rotation; for example, the left external oblique is in... More