rectus abdominis muscle

English - Turkish

Definition of rectus abdominis muscle in English Turkish dictionary

(Anatomi) Kaburga­lardan pübise uzanan, uzun ve düz karın cidarı kasları

Related Terms

rectus muscle

(Tıp) rektus kasları

English - English

Definition of rectus abdominis muscle in English English dictionary

(Anatomi) The rectus abdominis muscle (commonly known as "abs") is a paired muscle running vertically on each side of the anterior wall of the human abdomen (and in some other animals). There are two parallel muscles, separated by a band of connective tissue called the linea alba (white line). It extends from the pubic symphysis inferiorly to the xiphisternum and lower costal cartilages superiorly

Hyphenation

rec·tus abdominis mus·cle