Abdominal Anatomy Muscle. The rectus abdominis is the large muscle in the mid-section of the abdomen. The strength of the abdominal muscles holds the internal organs in place.
The muscle fibers merge at the midline surround the rectus abdominus and join. The abdominal muscles in both pregnant and non-pregnant people are designed to support the torso. This muscle forms the anterior and lateral abdominal wall.
They also help to provide postural support assist in forceful expiration and increase the intra-abdominal pressure in activities such as sneezing.
The muscles of the abdomen protect vital organs underneath and provide. The abdominal muscles consist of three distinct layers residing within the abdominal wall and extend to the pubis iliac crest lower ribs and vertebral column. The abdomen commonly called the belly is the body space between the thorax chest and pelvis. 9th to 12th ribs rectus sheath and linea alba fig.
