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rectus [′rek·təs] (anatomy) Having a straight course, as certain muscles. 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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| The tumor involved the middle fossa and posterior fossa dura, requiring dural resection and grafting with a rectus abdominus fascia graft. The procedure is a variation of the most commonly performed breast reconstruction surgery method, the TRAM flap, in which muscle, tissue and fat are removed from the transverse rectus abdominis muscle (TRAM) in the lower abdomen. If you have recurring pain without a recurring inguinal hernia, I suspect some other etiology for your groin pain; some of the most common in athletes are muscle strains of the thigh or rectus abdominus, as well as stress fractures of the femur or pelvis. |
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