See Also: rectus abdominis(medicine)
rectus abdominis muscle(medicine)
musculus rectus abdominis(medicine)
posterior layer of rectus abdominis sheath(medicine)
anterior layer of rectus abdominis sheath(medicine)
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)(health)
cavum abdominis(medicine)
transversus abdominis(medicine)
membrana abdominis(medicine)
musculi abdominis(medicine)

rectus abdominis (medicine)


rectus abdominis


A long flat muscle that extends along the whole length of both sides of the abdomen. It flexes the vertebral column, particularly the lumbar portion; it also tenses the anterior abdominal wall and assists in compressing the abdominal contents. It is frequently the site of haematomas. In reconstructive surgery it is often used for the creation of myocutaneous flaps.