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The rectus abdominis muscle is contained in the rectus sheath, which consists of the aponeuroses of the lateral abdominal muscles. Each rectus abdominus is traversed by bands of connective tissue called the tendinous intersections , which interrupt it into distinct muscle bellies.
Abdominal muscles cover the anterior and lateral abdominal region and meet at the anterior midline. These muscles of the anterolateral abdominal wall can be divided into four groups: the external obliques , the internal obliques , the transversus abdominis , and the rectus abdominis .
Diastasis recti, or rectus abdominis diastasis, is an increased gap between the right and left rectus abdominis muscles. [1] The increased distance between the muscles is created by the stretching of the linea alba , a connective collagen sheath created by the aponeurosis insertions of the transverse abdominis , internal oblique , and external ...
The rectus sheath (also called the rectus fascia [1]) is a tough fibrous compartment formed by the aponeuroses of the transverse abdominal muscle, and the internal and external oblique muscles. It contains the rectus abdominis and pyramidalis muscles, as well as vessels and nerves.
Rectus Abdominis: These are your front-and-center ab muscles (a.k.a. your "six-pack"). They help you flex forward and play a key role in maintaining core engagement and stability.
Digital Art by Sofia Kraushaar. Muscles Worked: A plank is a full-body exercise, but specifically, it works your transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis (aka the six-pack), internal and external ...
rectus abdominis: 2 1 longissimus capitis Torso/Neck, Back, right/left articular processes of C4-C7; transverse processes of T1-T5 posterior margin of mastoid process: lateral sacral artery: posterior branch of spinal nerve: extends/flexes vertebral column, flexes head and neck to same side rectus abdominis: 2 1 longissimus colli Torso, Back ...
There's also the left ovary, left fallopian tube, left side of the uterus, and the surrounding muscles, like the rectus muscles. Yes, a lot going on. ... Along with abdominal pain, an individual ...