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"The Abdominals"

By Marguerite Ogle, About.com

Updated: March 11, 2008

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Definition: The muscles of the front part of the torso. The major muscle groups that collectively make up the abdominals are the transversus abdominis, rectus abdominis, external obliques, and internal obliques.

Pronunciation: ab-dom-in-als

Also Known As: Abs., stomach muscles

Examples: The Flat Abdominals Exercise Series trains all of the abdominal muscles.

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