Linea Alba
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
The Linea Alba is a fibrous band running vertically the entire length of the center of the anterior abdominal wall, receiving the attachments of the oblique and transverse abdominal muscles.[1]
| Origin | Tip of xiphoid process |
| Insertion | Anterior fibres: pubic symphysis
Posterior fibres: pubic crests on both sides |
| Structure | Formed by aponeuroses of external oblique, internal oblique and transversus abdominis |
| Function | Attachment site for:
- Fundiform ligament of penis - Pyramidalis, internal oblique, external oblique and transversus abdominis muscles - Parietal peritoneum via extraperitoneal connective tissue |
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Paraumbilical herniae can occur through the linea alba. They are usually related to diastasis recti[3]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ The free dictionary Linea Alba Available: https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/linea+alba (accessed 19.12.2021)
- ↑ ken Hub Linea Alba Available: https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/linea-alba (accessed 19.12.2021)
- ↑ Radiopedia Linea Alba Available: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/linea-alba?lang=us(accessed 19.12.2021)
