The rectus abdominis muscle is a paired muscle running vertically on each side of the anterior wall of the abdomen. There are two parallel sets of muscles, separated by a midline band of connective tissue called the linea alba (white line). It extends from the pubic symphysis/pubic crest inferiorly to the xiphisternum/xiphoid process and lower costal cartilages (5-7) superiorly. It is contained in the Rectus sheath. The rectus is usually crossed by three fibrous bands licked by the tendinous inscriptions. [WP,modified]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectus_abdominis_muscle ]
Synonyms: rectus abdominis musculus rectus abdominis m. rectus abdominis
Term information
- VHOG:0000863
- EHDAA:8252
- MA:0002364
- GAID:142
- XAO:0004128
- Wikipedia:Rectus_abdominis_muscle
- MESH:D017568
- AAO:0010789
- EMAPA:18164
- SCTID:256672008
- NCIT:C33449
- EHDAA2:0001595
- FMA:9628
uberon_slim, pheno_slim, organ_slim, human_reference_atlas
Term relations
- anterior abdominal wall muscle
- mesoderm-derived structure
- has muscle insertion some sternum
- has muscle origin some pelvic girdle skeleton
- part of some hypaxial musculature