rectus abdominis

English

Etymology

From New Latin rectus abdominis, from Latin rēctus + abdōminis.

Noun

rectus abdominis (plural recti abdominis)

  1. (anatomy) A paired muscle running vertically on each side of the anterior wall of the abdomen in humans and some other mammals.

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