Anterior layer of rectus sheath
Lamina anterior vaginae musculi recti
- Related terms: Anterior layer; Rectus sheath: Anterior layer
Definition
The anterior layer of the rectus sheath is formed:
Above the arcuate line by the anterior rectus sheath is composed of the aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle and and the anterior layer of the aponeurosis of internal oblique muscle.
Below the arcuate line, by all three aponeuroses (external oblique, internal oblique, and transversus abdominis) that pass anterior to the rectus abdominis muscle.
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