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26 lip 2023 · Known also as a six pack muscle, or abs muscle, rectus abdominis is the largest muscle of abdominal wall. Learn its anatomy and function now at Kenhub!
- Linea Alba
Linea alba. Linea alba (Latin ‘white line’) is a tendinous,...
- Inguinal Region
The inguinal region, also known as the groin, is an...
- Lateral Abdominal Muscles
Rectus sheath. It is divided into an anterior and posterior...
- Transversus Abdominis
Transversus abdominis muscle (Musculus transversus...
- Rectus Sheath
From superior to inferior, the composition of the rectus...
- Anterior Abdominal Muscles
This article covers the anatomy of the rectus abdominis and...
- External Oblique
External abdominal oblique muscle (Musculus obliquus...
- Internal Oblique
The rectus sheath largely encloses the rectus abdominis and...
- Linea Alba
4 lip 2023 · This article covers the anatomy of the rectus abdominis and pyramidalis muscles, their functions, and clinical aspects. Learn now more at Kenhub!
The rectus abdominis originates at the pubis, between the pubic tubercle and symphysis, and inserts on the 5th to 7th costal cartilages the xiphoid process of the sternum. It passes through the rectus sheath, a tendinous muscle envelope built by the aponeurosis of the lateral abdominal muscles.
Wondering what the anatomy of the rectus abdominis muscle is all about? Watch this video to get clued up.
5 paź 2022 · ...more. Shop the Kenhub - Learn Human Anatomy store. The abdominal muscles compose the walls of the abdomen, support the abdominal viscera, and participate in the formation of important...
8 kwi 2024 · There are two vertical muscles located in the midline of the anterolateral abdominal wall – the rectus abdominis and pyramidalis. Rectus Abdominis. The rectus abdominis is long, paired muscle, found either side of the midline in the abdominal wall. It is split into two by the linea alba.
The rectus abdominis is an important postural muscle. It is responsible for flexing the lumbar spine, as when doing a crunch. The rib cage is brought up to where the pelvis is when the pelvis is fixed, or the pelvis can be brought towards the rib cage (posterior pelvic tilt) when the rib cage is fixed, such as in a leg-hip raise.
