Pyramidalis muscle
Musculus pyramidalis
- Related terms: Pyramidalis
Definition
Origin: Pubic symphysis and pubic crest
Insertion: Linea alba
Nerve: Subcostal nerve (T12)
Action: Tensing the linea alba
Description:
The Pyramidalis is a small triangular muscle, placed at the lower part of the abdomen, in front of the Rectus, and contained in the sheath of that muscle. It arises by tendinous fibers from the front of the pubis and the anterior pubic ligament; the fleshy portion of the muscle passes upward, diminishing in size as it ascends, and ends by a pointed extremity which is inserted into the linea alba, midway between the umbilicus and pubis. This muscle may be wanting on one or both sides; the lower end of the Rectus then becomes proportionately increased in size. Occasionally it is double on one side, and the muscles of the two sides are sometimes of unequal size. It may extend higher than the level stated.
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