Rectus abdominal muscle - Origin

Musculus rectus abdominis - Origo

Definition

Antoine Micheau, Anne-Sophie Emeric

The rectus abdominis muscle originates on the sternum and adjacent costal cartilages.

References

  • International Committee on Veterinary Gross Anatomical Nomenclature. 2017. Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria. Sixth Edition. Ghent (Belgium).

  • Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 2, Arthrologie et myologie, 4th edition, Vigot, Paris, 2017.

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