Introduction: The rectus abdominis muscle also termed as the “abdominal muscle” or simply “abs”, is a paired of straight muscle.There are 2 parallel muscles which is separated by a midline band of connective tissue called the linea alba. It extends from the pubic symphysis, pubic crest & pubic tubercle inferiorly, to the xiphoid process &…
What is abdominal muscles? The abdominal muscles form the anterior & lateral abdominal wall & consist of the external abdominal obliques, the internal abdominal obliques, the rectus abdominis & the transversus abdominis. Acting together these muscles form a firm wall that protects the viscera & they help to maintain erect posture. In addition the contraction…
Diastasis recti (rectus diastasis) or divarication of the recti is a stretching of the linea alba with abnormal widening of the gap between the 2 medial sides of the rectus abdominis muscle (increased inter-recti distance). “Diastasis recti” means belly sticks out because the space between your left & right belly muscles has widened. You might…
