2023年7月26日 · Known also as a six pack muscle, or abs muscle, rectus abdominis is the largest muscle of abdominal wall. Learn its anatomy and function now at Kenhub!

The rectus abdominis muscle, (Latin: straight abdominal) also known as the "abdominal muscle" or simply the "abs", is a pair of segmented skeletal muscle on the ventral aspect of a person's abdomen (or "midriff").

The Rectus Abdominis makes up the top layer of your abdominal muscles, commonly referred to as your "six-pack." It is two flat and parallel muscles separated by linea alba (a connective tissue). It acts to flex the spinal column, tense the anterior wall of the abdomen and assist in compressing the contents of the abdomen.

2024年6月5日 · Rectus abdominis: This pair of muscles goes down either side of the middle of your abdomen from your ribs to the front of your pelvis. They’re divided into two segments by a muscle called the linea alba. Your rectus abdominis hold your internal organs in place and keep your body stable during movement.

2018年1月21日 · Breathing in and holding the rectus abdominis in pulls in the abdomen. When this muscle is exercised and layers of fat disappear from the abdomen, the exposed rectus abdominis muscle creates...

Discover the essential functions of the rectus abdominis muscle, its origin, insertion and key anatomical relations.

2024年4月8日 · The rectus abdominis is a muscle of the anterior abdominal wall. It is a long, paired vertical muscle found on either side of the midline of the anterior abdominal wall. It is split into two by the linea alba. Attachments: Originates from the crest of the pubis bone.

2018年4月11日 · Rectus abdominis is the muscle that runs vertically adjacent to the umbilicus along the whole abdomen from the sternum up to the pubic bone. They are commonly known as abdominals or ‘abs’ muscles and are present in the pair at the front wall of the abdomen.

2022年10月18日 · An interactive demonstration of the Rectus Abdominis Muscle (Insertion, Origin, Actions & Innervations) featuring the iconic GBS illustrations.

2019年4月2日 · The rectus abdominis muscles are a pair of long muscles that run vertically up the front of the abdomen, stretching from the pubis to the xiphoid process. They compress the viscera and tense the abdominal wall.