Anterior layer of rectus sheath

Lamina anterior vaginae musculi recti

  • Related terms: Anterior layer; Rectus sheath: Anterior layer

Definition

Description:
Besides the Rectus and Pyramidalis, the sheath of the Rectus contains the superior and inferior epigastric arteries, and the lower intercostal nerves

References

This definition incorporates text from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy (20th U.S. edition of Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body, published in 1918 – from http://www.bartleby.com/107/).

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