| Front | Rectus abdominus |
|---|---|
| Back | Structure: bilateral muscles attached superiorly to xiphoid process and costal cartilages and inferiorly to pubic crest. Is contained within rectus sheath and usually contain 3 tendinous intersections Fiber direction: longitudinal Innervation: ventral rami of abdominal wall nerves (T6-T12) Function: 1. flexion of trunk 2. compressing abdominal cavity for coughing, etc. |
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