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 hematomas. In reconstructive surgery it is often used for the creation of myocutaneous flaps. (From Gray's Anatomy, 30th American ed, p491)
Source: MESH OBO (Open Biomedical Ontologies)
Rectus Abdominis: The rectus abdominis is a paired muscle of the anterior abdomen. Well developed rectus abdominis muscles combined with a low amount of body fat create the effect of the "six-pack abs" or "washboard abs". The rectus abdominis originates on the crest of the pubis and the pubic symphysis and inserts on the cartilage of the fifth through seventh ribs and xiphoid process. The rectus abdominis is innervated by the thoracoabdominal nerves.
The rectus abdominis flexes the vertebral column, contracting while performing sit-ups or crunches, for example. Conditions that can afflict the rectus abdominis include Spigelian hernia, myalga, rupture, tears, strains, myopathy, atrophy, infectious myositis, neuromuscular diseases, lacerations and contusions.
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