Preferred Label : rectus abdominis;
MeSH definition : 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); 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 SURGICAL PROCEDURES it is often used for
the creation of MYOCUTANEOUS FLAP. (From Gray's Anatomy, 30th American ed, p491); 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 PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURES it is often used for the creation
of MYOCUTANEOUS FLAP. (From Gray's Anatomy, 30th American ed, p491);
MeSH synonym : rectus muscle of abdomen; abdomen rectus muscles; abdomen rectus muscle; Recti Abdominis; Rectus Abdominus; Abdominus, Rectus;
Wikipedia automatic translation : Rectus abdominis muscle;
MeSH annotation : /growth: coord with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT; /embryol: coord with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT if
pertinent; /growth: coordinate with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT; /embryol: coordinate with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT
if pertinent;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectus abdominis muscle;
Origin ID : D017568;
UMLS CUI : C0206066;
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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)
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 SURGICAL PROCEDURES it is often used for
the creation of MYOCUTANEOUS FLAP. (From Gray's Anatomy, 30th American ed, p491)
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 PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURES it is often used for the creation
of MYOCUTANEOUS FLAP. (From Gray's Anatomy, 30th American ed, p491)
