rectus muscle

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rectus abdominis muscle
(Anatomi) The rectus abdominis muscle (commonly known as "abs") is a paired muscle running vertically on each side of the anterior wall of the human abdomen (and in some other animals). There are two parallel muscles, separated by a band of connective tissue called the linea alba (white line). It extends from the pubic symphysis inferiorly to the xiphisternum and lower costal cartilages superiorly
inferior rectus muscle
the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball down and medially
medial rectus muscle
the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball medially
superior rectus muscle
the ocular muscle whose contraction turns the eyeball upward and medially
rectus muscle
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