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linea alba |
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linea alba [′lin·ē·ə ′al·bə] (anatomy) A tendinous ridge extending in the median line of the abdomen from the pubis to the tiphoid process and formed by the blending of aponeuroses of the oblique and transverse muscles of the abdomen. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Disruption of the linea alba and linea semilunares should be avoided, and the tendinous inscriptions of the rectus abdominis muscles and sheath should be repaired. |
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