Rectus abdominis

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 muscles: Learn where these abdominal muscles are found, what they do, and what yoga postures use them.

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Rectus abdominis is popularly known as the abs muscle. It is a pair of long and flat muscle extending vertically along the entire length of the abdomen just near the umbilicus. The muscles have string of four fleshy muscular bodies that are joined by narrow bands of tendon. It gives the muscles a lumpy appearance

The external oblique muscles are part of the abdominal muscles. It is the outermost muscle and close to the skin. The muscular portion is broad, thin and

Instead of being a six-pack, ABS are actually an eight-pack – four pairs of muscles, identical on each side of the linea alba. They are sometimes mistakenly depicted as rectangles. In reality, as seen in the picture, their form is much curvier. The linea semilunaris is well visible both in the muscle diagram and on the skin’s surface. This landmark traces the border between the ABS and internal abdominal obliques. www.anatomy4sculptors.com

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Musculus Rectus Abdominis

The rectus abdominis receives all the credit for a well-developed midsection. But there's an underrated star beneath it that can pull your stomach in and enhance your six-pack even more!