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Abdominal Wall Linea Alba Structure Midline Tendinous Raphe

Front Linea alba
Back Structure: midline tendinous raphe that extends down anterior abdominal wall from xiphoid process to pubic crest.

Function: Site of medial attachment of aponeuroses of abdominal wall muscles.

Tags: muscles

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